pafpnet.spc.int · 2019. 5. 7. · 2 ! FOREWORD The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government believes on change. It believes that change is inevitable and change can come

DEMOCRATIC COALITION FOR CHANGE GOVERNMENT

POLICY STRATEGY AND TRANSLATION

Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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FOREWORD The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government believes on change. It believes that change is inevitable and change can come in the form and shape of Fundamental and Sectoral Reform Programmes.

Looking back in the past thirty-six years, it is not debatable to say that we lived our lives with low standards of living due to the direct result of unethical, unaccountable, unrespectable and not-so-credible leadership. Corruption was ripe in the country and we were short-sighted in all aspects of nation building. We lacked long-term development visioning.

Looking ahead in the future, the DCC Government aims to redefine the norms and values of Solomon Islands society to live and enjoy a meaningful quality of life for all persons in the country. This means to say that the DCC Government will provide a vibrant, prudent and accountable Government that will improve the welfare and livelihood of all persons in the country.

This Policy Strategy and Translation document puts flesh into the skeleton of the DCC Policy Statement. It is a living document that will be monitored on a regular basis by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU), which will be based in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). The PIMEU will provide secretarial support to the Cluster Groups of (1). Fundamental Reform, (2). Productive Sector – Sectoral Reform, (3). Development and Resource Sector – Sectoral Reform and (4). Social Sector – Sectoral Reform. These clusters will provide fuel for the engine of service delivery. It will report directly to the Cabinet of Solomon Islands.

The implementation of this Policy Strategy and Translation will require ‘whole of government approach’ and demands genuine and unreserved commitment on the part of all stakeholders. The DCC Government is aware that our policies, strategies and translations can only lead to maximum change in the lives of all persons in the country only with efficient and effective implementation of whole of government activities. There is no substitute for commitment and hard work. There is no replacement for stakeholder and donor participation. We need the combined inputs of everybody in the country.

Finally, the DCC Government values the participation of all stakeholders in the translation of its Statement of Policy into policy strategies and translations. The Government seeks further participation of all stakeholders in the implementation of these policy strategies and translations. Together as a team we can bring change in the lives of all persons in the country.

God Bless Solomon Islands

Rence Sore Special Secretary to Prime Minister

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYM .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.0 REFORM PROGRAMMES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 FUNDAMENTAL REFORM PROGRAMME ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 SECTORAL REFORM PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

4.2.1 ECONOMIC AND FINANCE SECTOR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.2.2 PRODUCTIVE SECTOR ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.2.1 AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 22

4.2.2.2 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.2.2.3 TRADE, COMMERCE, INDUSTRIES AND IMMIGRATION ................................................................................................................................... 33

4.2.2.4 LANDS HOUSING AND SURVEY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.2.2.5 CIVIL AVIATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION .................................................................................................................................................. 49

4.2.2.6 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................... 56

4.2.2.7 AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................................... 63

4.2.3 RESOURCE SECTOR ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

4.2.3.1 MINES AND ENERGY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

4.2.3.2 FORESTRY AND REFORESTATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 74

4.2.4 SOCIAL SECTOR ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82

4.2.4.1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 82

4.2.4.2 EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................................. 86

4.2.4.3 PUBLIC SERVICE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 102

4.2.4.4 HOME AFFAIRS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 112

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4.2.4.5 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 121

4.2.4.6 WOMEN, YOUTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 125

4. 2.4.7 POLICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 138

4.2.4.8 JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 151

4.2.5 DEVELOPMENT SECTOR ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 155

4.2.5.1 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND EXTERNAL TRADE .................................................................................................................................................. 155

4.2.5.2 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND AID COORDINATION ................................................................................................................................ 162

4.2.5.3 ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND METEOROLOGY ................................................................................ 165

4.2.5.4 NATIONAL UNITY, RECONCILIATION AND PEACE ........................................................................................................................................ 169

4.2.5.5 RURAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 173

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ACRONYM CA Competent Authority CASF Civil Aviation Special Fund CC CED

Constitutional Congress Customs and Excise Division

CEMA Commodities Export Marketing Authority CENG CFDRSI CPI

Core Economic Working Group Constitution of the Federal Republic of Solomon Islands Consumer Price Index

CTB Central Tender Board CTI DBSI DCC

Coral Triangle Initiative Development Bank of Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change Government

EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone EHD Environmental Health Division EPAC EU

Eminent Persons Advisory Council European Union

FOI Freedom of Information GDP Gross Domestic Product GST Goods and Sales Tax HCC Honiara City Council ICM Integrated Crop Management ICSI Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands IFC Investment Facilitation Committee ILO International Labour Organization IMF International Monetary Fund IRD Inland Revenue Division JICA Japanese International Cooperation Agency LCC Leadership Code Commission MAL Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock MCA Ministry of Communication and Aviation MCS Monitoring Control and Surveillance MID Ministry of Infrastructure Development MJLA Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs MoFT Ministry of Finance and Treasury MOU Memorandum of Understanding MSME Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MTFS Medium Term Fiscal Strategy NAC National Arbitration Council

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NACS National Anti-Corruption Strategy NCDP National Cattle Development Programme NDCS National Demographic Coding System NGE National General Elections NOCSI National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands NSC National Sports Council NTFP Non Timber Forest Product NUP National Urbanisation Policy OOSI Office of the Ombudsman of Solomon Islands OPMC Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet OSIEC Office of Solomon Islands Electoral Commission OSR PEC

Overseas Service Regulations Parliamentary Entitlements Commission

PFS Provincial Fisheries Strategy PICP PIMEU

Pacific Islands Commissioners of Police Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

PNA Partners to Nauru Agreement PPIA Political Parties Integrity Act PPIC Political Parties Integrity Commission REDD Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and Degradation RIPEL Russell Islands Plantations Estate Limited SBD Solomon Islands Dollar SICA Solomon Islands Christian Association SIFGA Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association SIG Solomon Islands Government SIICAC Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption SINU Solomon Islands National University SME Small and Medium Enterprises TCSI TDLTD TLDRP TVET

Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands Tribal Land Trust Board Tribal land Dispute Resolution Panel Technical Vocational Education Training

USP University of the South Pacific VATA Value Added Timber Association VDS WCPFC

Vessel Day Scheme Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

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4.0 REFORM PROGRAMMES

4.1 FUNDAMENTAL REFORM PROGRAMME

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions Priority

Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality Expected Outcomes

Good Governance: Leadership Code Commission (LCC) and the Office of the Ombudsman (OOSI)

a) Oversee efficient and effective conduct of oversight institutions to eradicate corruption at all levels in the Country

i. Establishment & operationalization of a ‘Corruption window ‘

ii. Develop a ‘Whistleblower Policy and enact a Whistleblower Legislation’

iii. Establishment and resourcing of cluster groupings to support the work of LCC and OOSI

iv. Review and Strengthen the Ombudsman (Further Provisions) Act

v. Review and strengthen the Leadership Code (Further Provisions) Act

vi. Develop a ‘Freedom of Information’ Policy

vii. Develop and Enact a ‘Freedom of Information (FOI) Legislation’

viii. Establishment, structure and recruitment of professional staff

ix. Establish a separate and autonomous budgetary head

x. Provide adequate budgetary resources to OOSI & LCC

xi. Enter into an MOU with other

High

$37 Million

Fiscal Budget and

international Aid

� Corruption in all levels are prevented and /or reduced.

� Efficient coordination and expedient service delivery.

� Leaders integrity are protected

� Decisions are made collectively

� Political stability is ensured

� Public confidence is restored

� Healthy economy is attained

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government bodies to effectively refer complaints

xii. Review and strengthen Integrity Group Forum (IGF) and support other integrity and accountability institution to effectively deal with corruption related matters.

Good Governance: Parliamentary Entitlement Committee

i. Review of the Parliamentary Entitlements Regulation

ii. Develop policy guidelines on the implementation of the Parliamentary Entitlement Regulation

iii. Harmonize transition of all Parliamentary Entitlement functions under the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC)

High

$5 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� Corruption is prevented and/or reduced

� MPs integrity are protected

� PEC operating autonomously

Good Governance: National Parliament of Solomon Islands

i. Develop White Paper on Parliamentary Financial and Administrative Autonomy

ii. Facilitate close collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature

iii. Develop Parliamentary Service Bill iv. Develop and enhance the

institutional capacity of the National Parliament

High

$30Million

Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� White Paper developed

� Collaboration between Executive and Legislature facilitated

� Parliamentary Service Bill developed

� Institutional

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v. Improve legislative process in Parliament to enhance scrutiny and quality legislation

vi. Develop the education and outreach programme of the National Parliament and the representative role of Members of Parliament

capacity of National Parliament enhanced

� Legislative process improved

� Education and outreach programme developed

Political Parties Commission

b) Review and amend the Political Parties Integrity Act

i. Establish steering-‐committee to undertake comprehensive review of the PPIA

ii. Conduct and carry out summary consultation program with key stakeholders on PPIA Amendment Bill

iii. Drafting of relevant PPIA Amendment Bill, Constitutional Amendment Bill and relevant Regulations

iv. Support to Solomon Islands Electoral Commission on electoral law reform

v. Re-‐establishment of Independent Commission and Office of the Registrar

vi. Development and implementation of comprehensive capacity building program for political parties and political party related projects

High

$50 Million


� Comprehensive review of PPIA undertaken

� Consultations on PPIA conducted

� Bills drafted and enacted

� Solomon Islands Electoral Commission supported

� Independent and effectively resourced and functioning entity

� Commission and Office of the Registrar re-‐established

� Capacity building program developed and implemented.

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j) Review and amend

the Electoral (Provisions) Act

i. Analysis and overarching reviews on Post 2014 Biometric Voter Registration and Elections

ii. Summarized wide consultation program with key electoral stakeholders on Electoral Amendment Bill/s

iii. Drafting of relevant Constitutional Amendment Bill

iv. Support to the PPIC on Political Parties law reform

v. Re-‐establishment of independent Commission and Office of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission

vi. Development and implementation of comprehensive capacity building program for electoral related projects

vii. Establish the Constituency Boundaries Commission to undertake comprehensive review of the Constituency Boundaries Commission Bill

viii. Develop and enact the

High

$25 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� Cost-‐effective and Sustainable voter registration system reviewed and created to strengthen the inclusiveness and integrity of the electoral roll

� Training and resourcing of staff is enhanced

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new Electoral Boundaries Bill

ix. Conduct summarized wide consultation program with key electoral stakeholders on the Constituency Boundaries Commission Bill

x. Optimize Voter Registration Opportunities to Achieve an Accurate, Comprehensive and Up-‐to-‐Date Electoral Roll

xi. Design and implement a more efficient and effective election system and administrative procedures for the Solomon Islands Election Commission to fulfil its mandate

xii. Enhance the capacity of the OSIEC to plan, prepare and implement best practices

xiii. Conduct Civic Awareness and Voter Education in the country

b) Establish the SIICAC and review of anti-‐corruption legislations

i. Development of National Anti-‐Corruption Strategy (NACS)

ii. Establish and support the NACS Steering Committee

High

$59 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� A comprehensive NACS in place as a national approach to combat corruption

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iii. Drafting of SIICAC Bill and related legislative amendments for enactment

iv. Review and strengthen related anti-‐corruption legislation

v. Draft appropriate amendment to the Constitution and any corresponding legislation

vi. Establishment and operationalize SIICAC office with adequate administrative and human resources

vii. Secure land and build SIICAC office complex

� NACS fully implemented with the support of Government and non-‐government bodies

� SIICAC in place and lead

in the investigation and prosecution of corrupt cases

f) Establish a National Arbitration Council (NAC)

i. Development of a National Arbitration Council (NAC) policy

ii. Enactment of National Arbitration Council Legislation

iii. Establishment and operationalize of National Arbitration Council office

High

$20 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� NAC Policy Developed, enacted and operationalized

� Organisations

implement NAC programmes. g) Pursue peaceful

co-‐existence, national unity, reconciliation and other acceptance programmes

i. NAC to develop and implement peaceful co-‐existence, national unity, reconciliation and acceptance programmes

ii. Support to stakeholder

High

$20 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

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organizations in the implementation of NAC programmes

h) Establish a National Demographic Coding System (NDCS)

i. Development of policy on National Demographic Coding System (NDCS)

ii. Enactment of appropriate legislation and review and amend all related laws on the establishment of the NDCS

iii. Establishment and operationalize of NDCS within the Ministry of Finance

High

$30 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� NDSC policy developed, enacted and operationalised.

Customary Land Reform and Restitution

d) Review the Lands and Titles (Amendment) Act 2014;

e) Re-‐establish

customary land recording and registration process;

m) Re-‐strengthen and support customary land reform programme

i. Review and introduce relevant amendments to the Land and Titles (Amendment) Act 2014

ii. Review and amend existing forms of the Land and Titles (Amendment) Act 2014

iii. Development of policy on the recording and registration of customary land

iv. Conduct recording and registration of customary land

v. Review and amendment Customary Land Recording Act

High

$80 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� Relevant amendments introduced

� Existing forms amended � Policy on recording and

registration of customary land developed

� Customary land recorded and registered

� Customary Land Recording Act reviewed and amended

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vi. Codification of customary practices on land management and land usage

vii. Support the MJLA in the enactment of the Tribal Lands Dispute Resolution Panel Bill

viii. Establishment and operationalize the Tribal Lands Trust Board

n) Embark on nation-‐wide land restitution programme to resolve outstanding land rental claims by original landowners

i. Development of unused alienated land restitution policy

ii. Implementation of unused alienated land restitution program

iii. Support the establishment of the Tribal Lands Dispute Resolution Panel

High

$520 Million

� Customary practice of land management and usage codified

� Support to MJLA rendered � Tribal Lands Trust Board operationalized

� Unused alienated land restitution policy developed

� Unused alienated land restitution program implemented

� Tribal Lands Dispute Resolution Panel established

Good Governance (Federal system of government)

k) Pursue and implement Constitutional Reform Programmes in the country

i. Conduct Public Awareness Programmes

ii. Conduct meeting of the Fifth (Final) Joint Constitutional Congress / Eminent Persons Advisory Council Plenary 2015

iii. Re-‐engagement of three (3)

High

$30 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� Awareness programmes conducted

� Promulgation of 2015 draft Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of SI

� Polished draft of the

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International Experts iv. Submission of the Draft

Federal Constitution of SI, 2015 to Cabinet.

v. Amendment of S. 61 of the National Constitution by Parliament

vi. Establishment & Convening of the Constituent Assembly (2016)

vii. Ratification of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of SI

Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Solomon Islands

� Cabinet Consideration of the draft

� Expiry of CC/EPAC’s mandate Cabinet approval of amendment and enactment of the amendment by the National Parliament

l) Pursue and introduce Federal System of Government in the Country

i. Bringing into force of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Solomon Islands

ii. Promulgation of 9 State Constitutions: � Establishment of 9 State

Constitution Congress � Information & data

gathering (Consultations) � Plenary Sessions of 9 State

Constitution Congress. � Submission of each draft

State Constitution to the respective Provincial Executive.

� Establishment of 9 State

High

$20 Million

Fiscal Budget and

International Aid

� The Federal Constitution takes effect; effective date to be called “Federation Day”

� Establishment of 9 State Constitutional Congress

� Information & data availability

� Refinement/finalization of 9 States’ Constitutions

� Consideration by each respective Provincial Executive; mandate of each respective State Constitutional Congress expires

� Establishment of 9 State

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Conventions � Convening of 9 State

Conventions (Plenary) � Ratification of 9 State

Constitutions � Certification of 9 State

Constitutions by Court of Appeal

� Bringing into force of 9 State Constitutions

Conventions � Finalization of the 9

draft States’ Constitutions

� Adoption of the 9 State Constitutions

� Certification of compatibility of each State Constitution with the Federal Constitution.

� Each State Constitution takes effect; effective date to be called “State Government Day”

1. Promulgation of Community Government Constitutions:

� Establishment of X-‐number of Community Government Congress

� Information & data gathering (Consultations)

� Plenary Sessions X-‐number of Community Government Congress.

� Submission of each respective Community Government Constitution to Community representatives

� Establishment of X-‐number of Community Government Conventions

High

$9 Million

Fiscal Budget � Establishment of X-‐number of Community Constitutional Congress

� Information & data availability

� Refinement/finalization of X-‐number of Community Government Constitutions

� Consideration of each respective draft Community Government Constitution by Community Representatives; mandate of each respective Community

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� Convening X-‐number of Community Government Conventions (Plenaries)

� Ratification of X-‐number of Community Government Constitutions

� Certification of X-‐number of Community Government Constitutions by Court of Appeal

� Bringing into force of X-‐number of Community Government Constitution

Government Congress expires.

� Establishment of X-‐number of Community Conventions

� Finalization of X-‐number of draft Community Constitutions

� Adoption of X-‐number of Community Government Constitutions

� Certification of X-‐number of Community Government Constitutions for compatibility with the Federal & respective State Constitutions.

� Each Community Government Constitution takes effect; effective date to be called “Community Government Day”

SUB TOTAL $ $990 Million

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4.2 SECTORAL REFORM PROGRAMME 4.2.1 ECONOMIC AND FINANCE SECTOR Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic

Actions Priority Budget

(SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Economic and Financial Sector

a) Review current national fiscal and monetary policies to enhance broad-‐based economic development to enable the economy to grow.

i. Review the current national tax system to ensure the process is simple and everybody who is liable to pay tax pays the correct amount of tax to the government.

ii. Reform the non-‐tax revenue across whole of the Government

iii. Continue the engagement of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program for Solomon Islands

iv. Maintain and improve the dialogue with development partners through the established Core Economic Working

High

$7 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Simplified tax administration system

� Strategy policy action paper is developed

� Structural and quantitative performance criteria and indicative targets is developed

� Economic Financial Reform Priority Policy Actions in a form of a matrix

� Strategy policy action paper is developed

� Revenue forecasting framework embedded in collaboration with IRD and CED

� Prudential regulation of the financial system

� Revitalized NSS will ensure accurate & regular flow of key economic statistics (e.g., GDP, CPI etc.) & data

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Group v. Update Medium

Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS) annually

vi. Strengthen analytical, forecasting and advisory capacity within MoFT

vii. Review the Financial Institution Act

viii. Jointly in collaboration with CBSI to review the country’s Monetary Policy.

ix. Support implementation of the NSDS to ensure a regular flow of key economic indicators/data for economic policies

� Improved evidence based fiscal and monetary policies

b). Facilitate the enabling environment for indigenous entrepreneurship

i. Progress development of new Customs and Excise Bill

ii. Progress development of the new NPF Bill

iii. Progress development of a new Credit Union Bill

iv. Establish a national

High $128 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Improved environment for business

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payment system that would enable interbank transfers

v. Review the Insurance Act

vi. Continue to coordinate the implementation of the small business finance scheme

vii. Establish a new competition policy

viii. Develop appropriate capital structure policy for SOEs

ix. Maintain support for SOE’s Community Service Obligations

c). Facilitate the re-‐establishment of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) to cater for SMEs and other micro-‐financing schemes in rural areas

i. MoFT to collaborate with CBSI and provide advice to Government on the feasibility of re-‐establishing DBSI

High $100 Million Fiscal Budget � Increased access to finance

d). Review and revitalize the Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands (ICSI)

i. Support ICSI to meet requirements of SOE Act and regulation

Medium $100 Million Fiscal Budget � Improved environment for business

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e). Review and revitalize Investment Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA)

i. Review CEMA’s structure and recommend options for future development to Cabinet

Medium $100 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Improved support provided for farmers

f). Establish a State Owned Enterprise to manage all state-‐owned airstrips in the country

i. Establish a steering committee (MCA, MOFT & MID) to oversee the implementation of the commercialization of Government owned airports through an SOE model.

High $ 2 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Improved safety and regulatory environment. Improved business environment for airlines and reduced risks to SIG budget.

g). Review functions of the Central Tender Board

i. Conduct a review of the functions of the Central Tender Board (CTB) and submit final report to Cabinet

ii. Establish functions of Provincial Tender Boards


� Central Tender Board reviewed

SUB TOTAL $ 438 Million

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4.2.2 PRODUCTIVE SECTOR

4.2.2.1 AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOMENT

Policy Arena

Policy Objectives

Summary of Strategic Actions Priority Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Commercial Agriculture.

a) Facilitate and support the development of commercial agriculture.

i. Re-‐activate the National Agriculture Council

ii. Establish rice processing and marketing to cater for commercial local rice growers.

iii. Facilitate the development of 400 ha of rice on Matepono (Guadalcanal) and Gozoruru (Isabel) Lands

iv. Facilitate and assist 50 hectares of rice out-‐growers.

v. Commercial food crops production promoted and supported

vi. Establish a national subsidy scheme for cocoa, and coconut to enhance productivity.

vii. Implement the new Biosecurity Act 2013

viii. Enhance Quarantine border operations at all points of entry-‐ Honiara, Lata, Noro, Shortlands (Choiseul).

ix. Enhance and implement Market Access strategy

x. Enhance surveillance activities and early and timely reporting,

High $0.5 Million

$4 Million

$5 Million

$1 Million

$5 Million

$220 Million

$40 Million

$10 Million

$20 Million

$30 Million


� National Agriculture Council functional

� Rice processing and marketing established

� More local rice produced � Import substitution � Jobs creation � Land secured for

investors in rice development

� Feasibility Assessment of projects done

� Private sector led commercial rice development.

� 50 hectares of out-‐ grower’s rice planted and harvested.

� Employment opportunities created

� Food and nutrition security ensured

� Market prices for local food items reduced

� Root crops, fruits and vegetables exported.

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control and eradication of pest and disease occurrence in the country.

xi. Enhance Quarantine Post Entry Facilities at all points of entry in the country

xii. Henderson Post Entry Quarantine land purchase.

xiii. National Agriculture Census xiv. Establish a permanent head

office for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

xv. MAL Infrastructure development and logistics

xvi. Construction of agriculture Office complex in Auki for Malaita Province and Buala for Isabel Province

xvii. Upgrading of Hakama Agriculture Training Centre to National Agriculture Training Centre

$5 Million

$2.5 Million

$40 Million

$30 Million $40 Million

$8 Million

$7 Million

� Cocoa and coconut Subsidy Scheme Manual developed.

� Subsidy scheme implemented

� Cocoa and coconut production increased

� Export volumes increased

� Foreign exchange gained.

� Livelihoods enhanced � Enabling environment

for biosecurity Act is strengthen and enforce

� Open up new market Access/outlets for Exports overseas

� Increased volumes or value of exports to existing markets

� Lower costs of compliance with export standards

� market access and trade facilitation outcomes.

� No exotic pest or disease incursions detected.

� Early detection of exotic pest and disease

� As above � Land bought back from

private title holder.

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� Post Entry Quarantine facilities secure.

� Important Baseline data collected on the sector.

� Data analysed and documented for general use.

� Informed decision making based on this data.

� Sector development will depend entirely on this data.

� Land acquired � Architectural Design

made � Construction of a

modern office done. � Staff housing needs in

provinces met � Rental expenses

reduced. � Transport needs met � Architectural design of

new offices completed

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b) Facilitate research, development and marketing of high value cash crops

i. Carry out basic and innovative research on cash crops

ii. Establish domestic and export marketing networks for high value crops

iii. Provide assistance to coffee and kava growers to increase production to cater for export markets

iv. Assist private enterprise in down-‐stream processing of coconut and cocoa

v. Assist private enterprise in processing and value-‐adding of crops and livestock including coffee, kava, honey, onion, pineapples and others

vi. Establish laboratory backup services to conduct innovative scientific research work.

vii. Establishment of a National Agricultural Research Centre and rehabilitation of Provincial Field Experimental Stations

viii. Establishment of Integrated Crop Management (ICM) based Packages for selected crops for development

ix. Revitalizing of the Agriculture Research Information Library

x. Promotion of high value crops through Demonstration plots and Farmer Field Schools

xi. Assist women and youths

High $10 Million

$10 Million

$10 Million

$32 Million

$40 Million

$10 Million

$14.6 Million

$ 2 Million

$1.4 Million

$0.8 Million


� New innovative technologies developed for cash crops

� Jobs created � Marketing networks

established � Create employment and

livelihoods � Export base broadened � Increased production for

both crops � More farmers

participate. � Jobs created � Livelihoods enhanced in

rural areas. � Export base broadened. � Foreign exchange gained. � Jobs created � Livelihoods enhanced in

rural areas. � Export base broadened. � Foreign exchange gained. � Jobs created � Livelihoods enhanced in

rural areas. � Export base broadened. � Foreign exchange gained. � Agriculture sector has

scientific back up services.

� Reduced overseas cost of plant and animal

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participation in agriculture, for food security and livelihood development

xii. Assist Small holder farmers (Farming Families) in farming activities for food security and livelihoods

xiii. Enhance effective compliance and Auditing process for export of plant and animal products

$4 Million

$3 Million

$10 Million

analysis. � Compliance with

international standards met.

� Improved farmers’ access to new planting materials and new agriculture technologies to enhance food security and sustainable economic development agriculture sector.

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c) Facilitate acquisition of Russell Islands Plantation Estates

i. Negotiations with stakeholders to determine the way forward

ii. Acquire and make outright payment of the RIPEL plantations and properties

iii. SIG to rehabilitate RIPEL Plantations back to full production

High $1 Million

$50 Million

$300 Million


� Taskforce appointed � RIPEL saga resolved � RIPEL Plantations owned

by SIG. � Coconut and cocoa

plantations rehabilitated � Jobs created � Coconut and cocoa

production increased d) Support agro-‐

forestry in the country

i. Assist agro-‐forestry developments to address land degradation and promote biodiversity and crop diversification.

ii. Establishment of tree crop and forest tree nurseries throughout the country

iii. Promotion of Agro-‐forestry through the establishment of demo plots

$2 Million

$20 Million

$1 Million


� Multi-‐cropping systems encouraged.

� Disaster risk resilience methods promoted.

� Soil and biodiversity managed

� Farmers have access to seedlings and planting materials of crops.

� Jobs created � Increased planting of

Agro-‐forestry plots by farmers

� Jobs created

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e) Promote and support oil palm development, in the country

i. Auluta Basin Oil Palm development programme

ii. Waisisi Oil Palm Development programme

iii. Encourage and support oil palm development in Choiseul, Vangunu, and other potential areas in the country.

iv. Support oil palm out-‐grower schemes in Guadalcanal and elsewhere.

v. Support down-‐stream processing and value-‐adding of palm oil and other products.

High $20 Million

$15 Million

$30 Million

$20 Million

$110 Million

� Basic infrastructure established.

� Investor identified � Investment model

negotiated � Plantation development

commenced. � Expansion of out-‐grower

plantings � More jobs created. � Palm oil exports

increased � Increased foreign

exchange � Edible cooking oil

produced locally � Pharmaceuticals and

confectioneries produced.

� Import substitution � Biofuel produced for

power generation and transport.

f) Facilitate and support the development of the livestock industry

i. Develop the Agriculture Bill to replace the Agriculture and Livestock Act 1935.

ii. Redevelop the cattle industry – National Cattle Development Program (NCDP)

iii. Develop the pig (pork) industry

iv. Develop the national honey

High $2 Million

$140 Million

$20 Million


� Livestock Industry Revitalised

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industry v. Establish slaughter facilities

and develop meat processing and marketing in the country.

vi. Develop the Chicken (Poultry) Industry

vii. Support development of sheep and goats

viii. Livestock stock (Animal) Feed Industry development

ix. Animal Health laboratory capacity development

x. Developed Import Risk Assessment for new importations of livestock and crop plants

xi. MAL Capacity development to provide for its capability needs

xii. Implement the MAL organisational restructuring

$2 Million

$20 Million

$10 Million

$8 Million

$16 Million

$8 Million

$1 Million

$8, Million

$2 Million

SUB TOTAL $1.5 Billion

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4.2.2.2 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Policy Arena

Policy Objectives

Summary of Strategic Actions

Priority Indicated Budget (4yrs)

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

National Tourism Legislation

a) Develop and introduce a National Tourism Legislation

i. Establish a robust legislative framework for sustainable tourism development in the Solomon Islands

ii. Review and amend the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau Act and establish a new National Tourism Law

iii. Review the Mamara – Tasivarongo – Mavo Development Agreement (Act)

iv. Develop and implement a system of minimum standards and grading for accommodation and tour operators.

High

$6 Million

Fiscal budget and International Aid

� New revised and amended SIVB Act

� A new National Tourism Law � Mamara – Tasivarongo – Mavo

Development Act � Consistency in tourism standards

and quality management � Increases visitor satisfaction level

and improve industry competitiveness

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National Tourism Policy

b) Review and amend the National Tourism Policy

i. Aggressively market and promote Solomon Islands to increase the awareness of Solomon Islands as a desired tourist destination.

ii. Support tourism product development that enhances the Solomon Islands competitive positioning

iii. Expand the development of cruise shipping and yachting sector.

iv. Build tourism human resource capacities through effective training and awareness

v. Support and promote sustainable tourism investment that respond to market demand and

High

$32 Million $280 Million $15 Million $7 million $8 million

Fiscal Budget

� Expecting visitor arrivals increased.

� Improved destination appeal and competitiveness of SI

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increase visitor arrivals and yield

vi. Strengthen and build capacities within DOT to effectively undertake destination planning, development and management of the industry.

vii. Improve the timeliness and accuracy of tourism data and information to support overall tourism planning process

viii. Develop tourism support infrastructure (Conference Tourism – National Project with MID, PMO, MoTF, MDPAC)

$41 million $4 Million $35 Million


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4.2.2.3 TRADE, COMMERCE, INDUSTRIES AND IMMIGRATION

Policy Arenas

Policy

Objectives

Summary of strategic actions

Priority

Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Small and Medium Enterprise legislation

(a) Enact Small and Medium Enterprise legislation to enable participation of Solomon islanders in domestic investment

i. Review existing studies and recommendations on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) growth and development.

ii. Review all existing legislations relating to MSMEs to ensure harmonization

iii. Review Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises National Policy recommendations and Implementation Framework

iv. Develop and enact Industries Development Bill

High

$0.8 Million

$0.4 Million

$0.5 Million

$1 Million


� Available of wide and relevant data/information for development of good SME Legislation

� Provide better knowledge and understandings on relevant legislations administered by ministries and authorities on MSMEs

� Enabling environment for MSMEs, promotion and growth in Solomon Islands especially indigenous participation

� Solomon Islanders participate in small income generating activities

(b) Establish SMEs Advisory and support centre in the Industrial Development Division

i. Improve and strengthen the Industry Development Division in terms of human resources, office space and equipment

ii. Develop the terms of reference for the MSMEs Advisory and Support Centres

High

$1 Million

$0.6 Million


� An avenue where research, skill transfer, on site consultation, and other SMEs support and promotional programmes is tailored towards new

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iii. Establish MSMEs Advisory and Support Centers

$0.6Million

product development for domestic consumption and export.

(c) Encourage indigenous entrepreneurs to participate in income-‐generating activities in urban and rural areas

i. Research into Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) funding arrangements to assist indigenous Solomon Islanders venture into downstream processing of primary commodities including copra, cocoa, timber, fish fillet, root crops, tropical fruit jams, fruit juice.

ii. Empower Indigenous Solomon Islanders to engage in downstream processing in manufacturing sectors.

iii. Conduct assessment of Labour Training functions such as in specific trade areas (Carpentry, Mechanicals, Electrical and Plumbing trades) for the provision of training and testing programs.

High

$8 Million

$100 Million

$16 million


� Improved Business environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises growth, creation of employment in urban rural areas

� Increase employment opportunities for Solomon Islands

� A more efficient and skilled workforce is enhanced in specific trade areas. Improve increase of productivity hence improve present supply-‐side constraints

(d) Encourage Indigenous nationals to sustainable harvest and utilise natural resources

i. Provide technical and financial assistances through appropriate institutions

High

$13 Million


� More indigenous nationals participate in sustainable harvesting of their natural resources

� Indigenous nationals access to capital funds

(e) Expand the list of reserved

i. Revise and amend current list of businesses reserved for

High

$0.5Million Fiscal Budget and

� List of Businesses Solomon Islanders wanted to

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businesses for indigenous Solomon Islanders as per the Investment Act

indigenous Solomon Islanders as per Foreign Investment (Amendment & Validation) Act 2009 and Foreign Investment Regulation 2006.

ii. Provide potential businessmen, women and youth with required incentives, technical and financial assistances that would enable them to engage in the businesses reserved for Indigenous Solomon Islanders.

$21 Million

International Aid

reserved identified and expand

� Solomon Islanders – businessmen, women and youth participate in businesses reserved for them.

(f) Develop economic growth centres, industrial parks and rural growth centres in the country through public and private partnership arrangements

i. Conduct feasibility studies on the potentials and benefits of selected/identified Economic Growth Centers, Industrial parks and rural growth centers

ii. Identify and prioritise suitable industries/sector to be encouraged and promoted in identified Centres.

iii. Provide technical and financial assistance to resource owners (individuals or communal businesses) to venture into commercial activities in the identified centres

iv. Continue liaising with landowners to complete acquisition process of land already been purchased and to begin working on Suava

High $80 Million

$1 Million

$12 Million

$10 million


� New industries and local investor is promoted, creation of employment opportunities for Solomon Islanders.

� Suitable and viable industries are identified and prioritised

� More resource owners own ventured into small and medium industries, increase of annual incomes. Standard of living improves and poverty rates decline.

� Land acquisition completed and industrial infrastructure development work begins,

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Commercial /Industrial Centre v. Continuation and completion

of Noro Industrial Estate Phase 2 & 3

vi. Construction of utilities – Telephone, electric.

vii. Continuation consultation with landowners of Bina Harbor Infrastructure Development project,

viii. Commence construction of Infrastructure

ix. Conduct Feasibility study on potential economic Provincial Industrial Estates

x. Engaged engineer to conduct engineering study and planning on the development of Provincial Industrial Estates

xi. Commence ground work preparation for infrastructures constructions

$10 Million

$50 Million

$5 Million

$2 Million

$23 Million

increase indigenous people participation in economic activities.

� Optimum uses of natural resources (value addition benefits), increase in rural production and increase in employment thus reducing unemployment level.

� Increase indigenous people participation in economic activities.

� Increase indigenous people participation in economic activities.

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(g) Adopt and implement Micro Small and Medium Enterprises National Policy to enhance indigenous business opportunities

i. Implement National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Policy’s implementation Framework, programmes and activities.

ii. Introduce guarantee scheme for micro, small and medium downstream processing of primary commodities as import substitution.

iii. Establish DBSI/SME Bank for Indigenous potential businesses access to finance to assist in start-‐up capital.

High

$2 Million

$15 Million

$27 Million


� Improved and strong SMEs growth and development

� Increase participations of Solomon Islanders in commercial activities in SMEs

� Improve the country supply-‐side constraints, benefiting from sub-‐regional, regional and international reciprocals and non-‐reciprocal trade arrangements Solomon Islands is a member

(h) Provide strategic Investment incentives packages in targeted growth sectors

i. Develop Investment Incentive Packages (Tax & GST relief, Tax Holidays, Duty Exemptions and other restrictions in other ministries and authorities) to encourage Foreign Direct Investments in selected key priority sectors.

ii. Conduct consultation with Ministries and authorities concerning incentives packages identified to be foregone based on the scale of investments into key economic sectors

iii. Compile reports and

High

$6 million

$1 million


� Increase and expansion of Foreign Investments into Solomon Islands, increase employment opportunities, promote import substitution and generates foreign exchange earnings.

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recommendations to the Ministers of Ministries and authorities concern for legislative changes to relevant legislations.

$1 million

(i) Strengthen the Investment Division in coordination of project development with set timelines.

i. Review Foreign Investment Division’s organisational structure, its current scope of programmes and activities

ii. Improve and strengthen of Investment Facilitation Committee (IFC) to assist expedite commencement of FDI business operation

iii. 3.Capacitate Division’s Investment promotion sections to aggressively promote key sectors in domestics and overseas potential investment destinations

iv. Coordinate and facilitate investments for Mamara –Tasivarongo-‐Mavo industrial, recreation and township project development, Noro industrial development, Aluta Oil Palm project, Waisisi Oil Palm project, Doma and Tenuru Cannery, other development projects in tourism, Fisheries, Agriculture Commercial Farming.

High

$2 Million

$2 Million

$2 million

$6 Million


� Effective and efficient services delivery to foreign and national investors

� Improvement facilitation of Investment in expediting establishment of Foreign Investments

� Improvement in service delivery for the Private sector

� Increase FDI and realization of important projects

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(j) Encourage foreign trade and market access with emerging economies

i. Conduct market research linked to assess market needs of local businesses. This include need to improve their capacity. Skills and innovation to develop products that are of exportable quality

ii. Develop a strategy on networking with local businesses to determine their changing market information needs and how to best create tools for them to access this information

iii. Create Comprehensive databases of market information to be made available to local businesses

iv. Organize trade mission and marketing promotion for private sector in selected countries for local goods and services market access and investments

v. Select countries in which Solomon Islands’ have greater opportunities to access high valued niche markets for its organic products in emerging markets overseas

vi. Create opportunities, through government partnerships through Ministry of Foreign

$10 Million

$3 Million

$1.5 Million

$20 Million

$0.8Million

$2 million


� Improved and diversification of Solomon Islands’ exports

� Readily available up to date marketing information for existing and potential exporters

� Great opportunity for private sectors to promote their products and services abroad

� Small and Medium Entrepreneurs exports to high valued niche market overseas

� Production of high quality products that competes in regional and International export markets with high returns.

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Affairs, Pacific Islands Secretariat Forum, Investment Promotion Agencies in the Pacific to support local businesses clusters to conduct and use market research on international market opportunities

vii. Develop National Export Policy and Strategy and National Product Development policy

$2 Million

(k) Review Immigration Act

i. Develop a more comprehensive and Modern legislative framework

ii. Provide a comprehensive coverage of Immigration issues.

iii. Establishment of fourteen categories of visas. (The Visa System, Short term Entry for Tourism and Businesses Purposes, Short Term Employment Visa).

iv. Introduction of Web based visa system to facilitate accessibility, processing, approval, payment of fees and issuance of visa online

v. Facilitate genuine tourism and support genuine social and family visits.

vi. Update and improve the transparency of the visa

High $2 Million

$100,000

$1 million

$20 Million

$5 Million

$5 million

� Advance immigration processing infrastructure to provide proper management of data and provide an optimum level of Border Management.

� Increased mobility of skilled labour as a feature of the 21st century economy service delivery.

� Increased movements of investors businesses, tourists entry and departure

� Visa processing more in line with International Best practice.

� Improve and strengthen tourism industry in the country with a significant

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system and provide the foundation for technological improvements

vii. Meeting International Obligations under conventions which regulate Human Trafficking and People smuggling

viii. Review and amendment of the fee schedule of the Immigration Act 2012

ix. To control and manage borders efficiently and effectively (Border Management System)

x. Advance capacity building, Joint operations and Information exchange.

xi. Review relevant provisions of the immigration act, to regulate the exercise of the powers of the Honourable Minister.

$20 million

$500,000

$7 million

$1 million

$1 million

contribution to the economy of SI and helps to create employment opportunities for SI citizens.

� Improved processing of visas and residents permits

� Effective investigation and prosecution of Humane Traffickers and to set free and repatriate innocent Victims of Humane Trafficking and People smuggling.

� Specific needs of Solomon Islands

� Borders efficiently and effectively managed

� Solomon Islands a safe and secure country to live in.

� Enhance foreign direct investment into Solomon Islands, growth and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country

(l) Review other restrictive legislation

i. Study and review all existing legislations that have unnecessary restrictions against investments and developments

ii. Collaborate with concerned ministries on restrictions identified and provide best alternative changes to the restrictions without

High

$4 million

$ 1 million


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affecting the good intention on any of those provisions

iii. Review and strengthen Consumer Protection, Measurements and Weights and Price Controls Acts

iv. Introduce a National Competition Policy

v. Establish an Independent Competition Commission

$1 Million

$2 Million

$10 Million

� Introduction of strong Consumer Protection, Measurement and weights and Price Control Acts

New National Competition Policy that promotes fair trading from monopolies and curtailing

� Introduction of strong Consumer Protection, Measurement and weights and Price Control Acts

� New National Competition Policy that promotes fair trading from monopolies and curtailing

�

� A sound and fair wage setting mechanism is established

� A fair minimum wage is set for the low unskilled workers

� An effective mechanism is established for the setting of minimum wages

� Establishment of a centralised coordinating authority.

� Labour Mobility is regulated and effectively provided for under legislation.

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More reliable, effective approach towards the management of social services by the government.

(m) Introduce a National Wage Policy

i. Conduct research in consultation with Workers, Employers and government

ii. Establishment of an Internal Task Force

iii. Review the Labour Act provisions pertaining to Legal Minimum Wage setting

iv. Revitalize Industry Standard Advisory Group.

v. Review of Labour and regulations for inclusion of Labour Mobility and skill movement scheme for Solomon Islanders seeking employment opportunities in countries abroad,

vi. Establish a Labour Market database to provide reliable and up to date labour market information.

High

$8 million

$ 1 million

$ 4 million

$1 million

$4 million

$2 Million


� A sound and fair wage setting mechanism is established

� A fair minimum wage is set for the low unskilled workers

� An effective mechanism is established for the setting of minimum wages

� Establishment of a centralised coordinating authority.

� Labour Mobility is regulated and effectively provided for under legislation.

� More reliable, effective approach towards the management of social services by the government.

� Core Conventions ratified, labour mobility legalized for protection of against humane trafficking and slavery

(n) Introduce anti-‐human trafficking and anti-‐slavery

i. Facilitate the Ratification and legislate ILO Conventions on Labour Migration, Forced Labour,

High

$1 million


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legislation Worst Forms of Child Labour to eliminate human trafficking, associated with all forms of slavery

ii. Conduct awareness workshops and consultations with all stakeholders

iii. Engage ILO experts to assist in the development of the humane trafficking, child labour and anti-‐slavery legislation

$4 million

$4 million

SUB TOTAL $ 575.7 Million

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4.2.2.4 LANDS HOUSING AND SURVEY Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic

Actions Priority Budget (4yrs) Funding Modality Expected

Outcomes National Urbanisation Policy

a) Develop a National Urbanisation Policy (NUP)

i. Urbanisation Study/Survey

ii. Public Consultations

iii. National Conference on Urbanisation Policy

iv. Formulation of National Urbanisation Policy

v. Cabinet Paper for endorsement

High $2 Million Fiscal Budget & International aid

� National Urbanisation Policy approved by Cabinet

b) Secure Fix Term Estate Lease from original customary landowners with the intention to expand Honiara City and Auki Town

i. Identification of interested land areas.

ii. Consultative Meeting with Landowners & other key stakeholders

iii. Land Acquisition iv. Land Survey v. Land Valuation vi. Land Registration vii. Cabinet Paper

High

$70 Million Fiscal Budget & International Aid

� Honiara City, Auki and Gizo Town Boundary Expanded with portions of Land on Lease basis as pilot.

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c) Return Unused alienated land to original landowners

i. Alienated Land Inventory or Audit

ii. Identification of unused alienated land

iii. Consultation with Government Ministries or Agents on user needs.

iv. Formulate Process & Procedures for return of alienated land.

v. Cabinet Paper

High $7 Million Fiscal Budget � Unused (undeveloped) alienated land properly audited.

� Return of

alienated land process and procedures formulated and approved by Cabinet.

d) Encourage landowners and resources owners to participate in economic development activities and to become partners in development opportunities

i. Legal framework for landowners and investors partnership in economic development

ii. Acquisition and registration of customary land as a form of security to promote foreign investment

iii. Land Registration to enable landowners to be partners in economic development.

High $8 Million Fiscal Budget & International Aid

� Land made available and accessible through land acquisition and registration.

� Legal

framework on partnership development is formulated.

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e) Support urban and rural dwellers to build or buy appropriate and affordable housing to meet individual and family needs

i. Housing Survey ii. Consultative

Meetings iii. Housing Options iv. PSRS Policy

Review v. National Housing

Policy vi. Cabinet Paper

High $6 Million Fiscal Budget & International Aid

� National Housing Policy is developed and approved by Cabinet.

f) Implement climate change relocation/Resettlement Programme

i. Identification of vulnerable communities

ii. Identification of relocation/resettlement areas

iii. Consultation with key stakeholders

iv. Workshops v. Develop

Relocation/Resettlement Plan

vi. Cabinet Paper and implementation of relocation/Resettlement Plan

High $50 Million Fiscal Budget & Internal aid

� Relocation/Resettlement Plan approved by Cabinet and implemented.

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Infrastructure Development

4.2.2.6 (h) Secure land and develop a new township with all urban amenities and utilities

i. Identify new township or economic growth centres including expansion of Auki and Gizo as existing growth centres

ii. Site feasibility studies/Piloting

iii. Land acquisition and registration

iv. Declaration of Planning Area

v. Institution of Local Planning Scheme


� New township or economic growth centres planned and developed.

� Auki and Gizo

Local Planning Schemes reviewed.


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4.2.2.5 CIVIL AVIATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION

Policy Areas Policy Objectives Summary of Strategies Actions Priority Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Civil Aviation a) Enforce International Civil Aviation Safety Requirements in the country focusing on air rescue, navigational aid, fencing and lighting.

b) Review the

Solomon Islands Civil Aviation Act

i. Review Aerodrome Emergency Procedures and Exposition Manuals (Honiara and Munda International and Domestic Airports)

ii. Review of Civil Aviation Integrated Safety Management Systems Manual for all airports

iii) Review of Honiara International Airport Master Plan and Development of Munda Master Development Plan

iv) Complete Installation of NDBs in strategic airfields throughout the country.

i. Review with the view to maintain effective surveillance of air operators in SI so as to have a safe and efficient air transport systems

ii. Complete set of rules that forms the standards for aviation industry and harmonizing SI’s status with other countries with regards to International Aviation laws

iii) Amend and include effective

High High High High High High High

$0.1 Million $0.1 Million $0.1 Million $5 Million $0.2 Million $0.1 Million $0.1 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Donors Fiscal Budget and International Donors Fiscal Budget and International donors CASSI Special Funds/Fiscal Budget/Aid Donors

� Munda as a complete Alternate International Airport

� Completion of new

terminals and Airstrips fully fenced

� Completed Emergency and Exposition Manuals

� Completed Integrated

Safety Management Systems Manual

� Completed Master Plans

� Completed Non Directional Beacons (NDBs) Navigational

� Effective regulatory entity to ensure secure and safe air transport

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c) Review the

Current Air Space Policy and Arrangement

d) Review all

legislation of the CASSI Act with the view of sustaining a regulatory body for Solomon Islands

iv) Ensuring that the CASSI Act effectively facilitates entrance of service providers into aviation systems and maintain effective surveillance of their operations

i. Facilitate the review of the

Current Air Policy and the management of Solomon Islands Air Space by Air Service Australia

ii. Establish a Task Force including AG Chambers, Foreign Affairs and PMO to review the Air Services Agreement with Air Services Australia

iii. Source Technical Experts through Bilateral for assistance in compilation of Air Space Plan and Management

iv. Utilising the same Task force to review the existing Air Service Agreements with neighbouring countries (Fiji, PNG, Vanuatu and Australia)

i. Review other Aviation related

High High High High High High

$0.1 Million $0.1 Million $0.1 Million $0.3 Million $0.3 Million $0.2 Million

CASSI Funds and Fiscal Budget Fiscal Budget and Donors Fiscal Budget and Donors Fiscal Budget and International Aid Fiscal Budget

� Completed SI Aviation regulated Aviation Standards

� Achieving a fully independent Civil Aviation Authority as a regulatory body

� Updated Aviation systems of Service providers

� A long term Air Policy and Management of Air Space Strategies

� A Consensus and beneficial Agreement for SI

� Technical Experts in Areas of Air Space Management

� Reviewed Air Space Agreement that is fair and beneficial to SI

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existing agreements with local, regional and other International Agencies

e) Strengthen

Human Resources Capacity

Agreements with agencies such as World Bank, ADB etc for possible support for Infrastructure Developments

ii. Facilitate technical training in areas of Air Traffic Services, airport management and Aviation Security

iii. To recruit in line with new developments such as Munda in areas of Fire Services, Aviation Security, Technical NAVAIDs etc.

iv. To facilitate fire services personnel under Ministry of Police transition to Aviation fire cadre under the Ministry of Aviation

v. Facilitate training for officers in IT systems to required standards particularly Air Traffic systems

vi. Review the Philatelic Bureau and postal services in the country

i. Initiate consultations with all

stakeholders in reviewing of regulating Telecommunication Industry

ii. Source Technical assistance in leading review of Telecommunication regulations

iii. Review Legislations on Telecommunication regulations

High High High High High High High High

$1 Million $1 Million $0.1 Million $0.5 Million $0.2 Million $0.3Million $0.2 Million $0.1 Million

and International Aid Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Reviewed Agreements beneficial to SI

� Effective Training Program

� Recruitment Program with Trained Human Resources

� Effective and efficient Aviation Fire Division

� IT Trained Specialist in line with changing IT technology

� Complete representation on regulations

� TA to lead review � Amended legislations

to suit changing times � Establishment of

Communication

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f) Review

Legislation regulating the Telecommunication industry

and amend where relevant to the changing Telecommunication industry.

iv. Strengthening and establishment of full Communication Division of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation

i. Continuous Consultation with Telecommunication Solomon Islands (TCSI) in ensuring that Service Providers comply the development needs of infrastructure development in rural areas

ii. Facilitate Government plans in developing infrastructure development in rural areas

iii. Facilitate and lead consultations with International Agencies in partnership in infrastructure development in rural areas

iv. Ceasing all opportunities of donor assistance in rural connectivity particularly APT, ITU etc

High High High High High

$0.2 Million $0.1Million $0.1 Million $0.1Million $1 Million


Division � Effective and Efficient

Regulatory functions of TCSI

� Infrastructure Plans achieved

� Leadership to guide consultations

� Donor Assistance in rural connectivity

� Achieved Fibre Optic

Cable Project � Support TCSI

Regulatory functions � Implemented

Government support � Support to ensure

regulatory functions

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h)Ensure that all Communities are connected with telecommunications networks including radio, television, telephone, fax and internet

i) Complete the

establishment of the fibre optic, submarine cable system

i. Working in close consultation

with all stakeholders (MOFT, TCSI, MID etc) in the implementation of the Fibre Optic Cable project

ii. Ensuring that through TSCI new corporate Fibre optic body work in line with Government policies and TCSI regulations

iii. Support and liaise with MOFT in securing possible funding in ensuring the effective implementation of the Fibre Optic Cable project

i. Ensure that TCSI performs to its

mandate and ensuring that TCSI is effective in its regulatory role in the telecommunication sector

ii. Offer support to TSCI where necessary to ensure effective performance of the body

iii. Support TCSI in its endeavour for donor assistance to ensure it achieves its objectives

High High High High High High High

$0.5 Million $0.05 Million $0.1 Million $0.1 Million $0.1 Million $0.2 Million $1 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Aid Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Support to TSCI Regulatory functions

� Support to TSCI for donor Assistance

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j) Strengthen

and Support the Telecommunication Commission

k) Promote and

encourage participation in the industry in the area of broadband services

l) Review Current

internet service regulations pertaining to provider/hosting

i. Promote activities and

participation in the public and private sector in the broadband services sector

ii. Facilitate Private and public partnership in promoting and developing broadband technology and services

iii. Support and facilitate the development of broadband related infrastructures in urban areas

i. Completing National ICT Policy

through closer consultation with World Bank Technical Advisor

ii. Facilitate continuous stakeholder consultations to achieve legislations safeguarding and control of use of internet in the country

iii. Support to TCSI in ensuring review of licensing of service providers and hosting licenses

i. Conduct review on current

hosting arrangements. ii. Establish a Local Internet

Provider/Hosting Licence.

High High High High

$0.5 Million $0.3 Million $0.2 Million $0.1 Million $1 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Aid Fiscal Budget and International Aid Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Forums and

Awareness campaigns � Support to private

sector investment in broadband services

� Achieve urban infrastructure

� Completed National ICT Policy

� Consultations to achieve effective legislations

� Support to TCSI licensing and regulatory work

� Local Internet

Provider/Hosting Licence issued.

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licensing

g) Facilitate the rehabilitation and Development of International and Domestic Airports throughout Solomon Islands

i. Tar sealing all provincial and Strategic airfields (Lata, Taro, Kirakira, Seghe and Auki)

ii. Develop Kaolo, San Jorge and Sasamuga New Aiports) as strategic Airport

iii. Expansion of Honiara International Airport (2 new taxiways and terminal upgrade)

iv. Implementation of Phase 2 of Munda Alternate International Airport (Fencing, Runaway Lights, NAVAIDs, Fire and Rescue Facilities)

v. Upgrade all Provincial Airports perimeter fencing and terminals (Kirakira, Auki, Fera, Lata etc)

High $20 Million $20 Million $20 Million $70 Million $10 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Donors

� Airports comply with ICAO Standards

� 2 new strategic airport � 2 new taxiways � Munda as a complete

Alternate International Airport

� Completion of new terminals and Airstrips fully fenced


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4.2.2.6 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Policy Arenas Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions Priority

Budget (SBD) Funding

Modality Expected Outcomes 4 Years (tentative)

Road Maintenance and Marine Infrastructure

a) Maintain and improve all roads and feeder roads throughout the country.

i. Continue with road maintenance works. High $684 Million

Fiscal budget & International Aid

1. Efficient, effective, safe, and sustainable transport infrastructure throughout

Solomon Islands.

c) Construct Domestic seaport terminal facilities to allow safe embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.

i. Provide technical assistance on safety requirements

ii. Secure quarry materials

High

$2 Million

Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA)

d) Construct International seaport terminal facilities to allow safe embarkation and more welcoming berth for tourist cruise

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j) Facilitate the rehabilitation and development of Rural infrastructures and utilities

i. Conduct feasibility studies for estimated 38% roads for rehabilitation (562 km)

ii. Implementation (construction) High

$18.7 Million $843 Million

Fiscal budget &

International Aid

k) Facilitate the construction and development of high flow economic airstrips, roads and bridges in the country

i. Technical assistance and coordination with MCA on feasibility study preparation and implementation. High $1.2 Million


e) Support constituencies to maintain roads and feeder roads

i. Continuation through Labor-‐Based and Equipment Support (LBES) contracts High Included in

(j) above


m) Strengthen and support the “National Transport Plan” with the intention to include road transport in the plan

i. Review of the NTP 3-‐Year Action Plan

ii. Purchasing of Basic Road Machinery (Fleet)to be stationed in Provinces

High

0.5 M 150M

Fiscal Budget International

Aid

b) Construct 100 kilometers of dirt road and 50 kilometers or tar

i. Conduct feasibility study. ii. Construction High $5 Billion

Fiscal budget and

International Aid

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seal road per year

Shipping Services i) Review the provision of domestic shipping services serving uneconomical routes in the country

i. Report and recommendations to expand FSS coverage from Project Management Unit (DMSP)

High $80 Million

Fiscal budget and

International Aid

n) Design and Introduce a national Infrastructure Code of “all Weather” low maintenance minimum standard

1. Support immediate passage of Infrastructure Management Bill (IMB)

High $0.4 Million

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Building Infrastructure

Construct Domestic Seaport Terminal Facilities to allow for safe embarkation and disembarkation of Passengers.

i. Establish Project steering committee to oversee project implementation.

ii. Scoping, Engage consultants to do Pre-‐design preparatory works Feasibility Study, Environmental Impact Assessment

iii. Geotech Investigation & Bathymetric Survey

iv. Engage design consultants to do design development and documentation for Tender

v. Engage contractor to construct Seaport Terminal & Manage contract

High

$1.0M $3.0M $2.0M $15.0M


� Completed infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for the travelling public.

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Relocate the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource Complex


ii. Land identification (in consultation with MoLHS). Pre-‐design preparatory works (Feasibility Study, Geotech Investigation, EIA)

iii. Tender for Design consultancy Services. Design development and documentation.

vi. Engage contractor to construct new Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource Complex

High

$2 Million $2 Million $2 Million $30 Million


� Ministry of Fisheries Office Relocated and Build

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Prime Ministers’ residence project

i. Re-‐establish Steering Committee to re -‐-‐ scope and implement the project.

ii. Engage Design consultants to do Design development fodocumentation for Tender.

iii. Engage contractor to construct.

High $2 Million $20 Million

Fiscal Budget � Completed residence building fitting for our national leaders

� Completed residence building fitting for our national leaders

� A new Office Complex Constructed and Accommodating Prime Ministers’Office/Cabinet/Caucus/ Foreign Affairs

Speakers’ Residence Project


ii. Scoping, Identification of site, engage Design consultants to do Design development and documentation for Tender. Engage contractor to construct.

Medium

$10 Million Fiscal Budget

Prime Ministers’ Office/Cabinet/Caucus/ Foreign Affairs Complex Project


ii. Scoping, Identification of site, engage Design consultants to do Design development and documentation for Tender

iii. Project Implementation

High $25 Million $250.Million


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Health and Medical Services

Build, Upgrade, Rehabilitate, Renovate and Relocate Hospitals, mini hospitals, health clinics and other health centers in Honiara, Urban health centers

i. Provide Technical Advice and assistance to MHMS Infrastructure Unit.

High $0.4 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Health infrastructure built

to standard and are safe. � Education infrastructure

built to standard and are safe.

� Proper sports facilities are

built

Education & Human resource Development

Rehabilitate, reconstruct and build new educational infrastructures to accommodate increased enrolment of students at all levels of the education system

i. Provide Technical advice and assistance to MEHRD Infrastructure Unit.

High $0.4 Million Fiscal Budget and international Aid

Provincial Government

Support the Development of sports facilities in all provinces

i. Provide Technical advice and assistance to Provincial Governments

High $0.4 Million Fiscal Budget

SUB TOTAL $ 7.2 Billion

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4.2.2.7 AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Policy Arena

Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions Priority Budget (SBD) 4 years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Fisheries Act

Fisheries Governance

a) Review the Fisheries Act

i. Facilitate the passing of Fisheries Bill

ii. Develop and introduce new regulations in compliance with the new Fisheries Bill

iii. Develop and introduce new Provincial fisheries ordinances

High High Medium

$0.2 Million $0.5 Million $4 Million


� Fisheries Bill Enacted 2015 � Fisheries Regulations

approved and gazetted � Provincial Fisheries

Ordinances gazetted

b) Strengthen and establish a national and provincial fisheries governance and institutional arrangements

i. Develop a new Inshore Fisheries Management Strategy (IFMS)

ii. Develop a new Provincial Fisheries Strategy (PFS)

iii. Build Compliance office in Noro iv. Review MFMR organisational

structure and management and operational systems

v. Establish Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS) Portal

vi. Develop Inshore Fisheries market database

vii. Develop sound financial and accounting systems

High High High Medium High Medium Medium

$0.5 Million $0.5 Million $5 Million $1 Million $8 Million $2 Million $1 Million


� IFMS in use � PFS in use � Noro office operational � Organizational Structure

approved by Ministry of Public Service;

� Management and operational systems functional.

� National FIMS in place and operational

� Data contribute to management advices to manage fisheries

� New systems implemented for effective and prudent financial management.

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Small Scale Fisheries

Aquaculture

c) Improve and strengthen the contribution of small-‐scale fisheries alleviation, food and nutrition security and socio-‐economic benefits of fishing communities.

i. Establish Mini Tuna Canneries in rural communities.

ii. Strengthen CBRM unit within MFMR

iii. Pilot new initiatives to strengthen CBRM capacity in the provinces

iv. Develop new strategy to support community livelihood initiatives.

v. Support CBRM (fisheries co-‐management) outreach initiatives

vi. Develop a rural community fisheries development training programme

vii. Identify sites to deploy Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) to support rural fishers in the country

High Medium Medium High Medium Medium High

$300 Million $2 Million $4 Million $1 Million $2 Million $5 Million $6 Million


� 9 Mini Tuna Canneries Established and operational (see Annex 2 in Policy Statement Document)

� 20 pilot sites established � Strategy implemented. � Trainings Materials and

courses designed � Trainings conducted

nationwide � FADs Deployed

d) Establish a market-‐led sustainable aquaculture development throughout the country

i. Develop a new National Aquaculture Strategy

ii. Review National Aquaculture Plan to align with Strategy

iii. Develop national Marketing Strategy

iv. Develop aquaculture industry (milkfish, tilapia, prawns, giant clams, pearl oysters, sea cucumbers).

High

$0.5 Million $0.5 Million $0.5 Million $100 Million


� Strategy developed and implemented.

� National Aquaculture Plan reviewed and implemented

� Strategy implemented. � PPP developed.

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Capacity Building

Commercial Fisheries

e) Distribute the benefits of Solomon Islands fisheries and aquaculture endowments through innovation and technology, accelerated trade and marketing.

i. Expand culture of seaweed farming in all Provinces

ii. Boost hatchery mass production of sea cucumber juveniles for restocking

iii. Promote farming of milkfish, tilipia, giant clams, corals and prawns in all Provinces

iv. Secure market (regional and international) for farmers

High



� Seaweed farmed in all Provinces; Production increased 50% from current levels

� Juveniles grow out in Provinces

� Species farmed by interested farmers

� Farmers linked to respective markets

f) Strengthen and develop coordinated mechanisms among regional economic organizations and regional fisheries bodies to ensure coherence of fisheries policies and aquaculture development.

i. Implement Niue treaty subsidiary agreement

ii. Establish cross-‐party dialogue on climate change issues through the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI)

High

$15 Million $0.5 Million


� Niue treaty sub-‐sidary agreement enforced

� Fisheries climate change policy developed

iii. Collaborate and support all PNA initiatives

iv. Implement FFA country level Service Agreement

v. Implement SPC country level Service Agreement

vi. Implement all Conservation and Management Measures agreed at Western and Central Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)

High

$1 Million $0.5 Million $0.5 Million $0.5 Million


� Adoption of PNA initiatives � Service Agreement

implemented � Service Agreement

implemented � CMMs implemented and

enforced.

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g) Promote and enhance the capacity of people and institutions in the Solomon Islands fishery sector

i. Develop MFMR Staff capacity development Programme

ii. Support to industry working groups

iii. Develop GIS capacity within the MFMR

iv. Develop MFMR web-‐site v. Develop annual bilateral

negotiation strategy vi. Development of a national

licensing policy (for all fisheries) vii. Develop and implement

biosecurity programmes to manage the risk related to the introduction of non-‐indigenous species

viii. Functioning MCS Working Group

ix. Enhance MCS information systems with the support of the ICTSU

x. Enhance national observer programme to meet national, regional and international standards and obligations

xi. Develop strong EU compliant Catch Certification System

xii. Build new MFMR office complex xiii. Support Ministry of Health

Competent Authority

Medium Medium Medium Medium High High High High High High High Medium High

$2 Million $0.2 Million $10 Million $10 Million $0.2 Million $0.2 Million $0.5 Million $0.4 Million $1 Million $15 Million $1 Million $10 Million $10 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Aid Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Program implemented � MFMR represented in

industry working groups � GIS sytem support

decision making � Website launched and

operational � Annual bilateral

negotiation strategy implemented

� National licencing policy implemented

� Control options for introduced and invasive species in place

� MCS issues addressed � Integration of MCS

systems to ICTSU � 100% coverage for purse

seiners and 5% for long liners

� SI systems in compliance with EU standards

� New office buildings completed and in use.

� Competent Authority continued to stay on EU Listing.

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h) Improve and increase the contribution of commercial and large scale tuna fisheries to national revenue generation, food and nutrition security and socio-‐economic benefits of Solomon Islands citizens

i. Develop onshore processing plants in Suava, Tenaru, Ndoma,

ii. Develop and implement a tender framework for the sale of VDS days for purse seine and longline fisheries in both Archipelagic and EEZ waters

iii. Implement Tuna Management and Development Plan

iv. Develop investment appraisal strategy

v. Develop economic analysis tool for tuna fisheries

vi. Develop new onshore-‐ processing agreement for all investors

vii. Develop national strategy on IUU and EU market access

viii. Develop national Compliance Strategy covering both inshore and offshore fisheries

High

$500 Million $0.3 Million $2 Million $0.5 Million $1 Million $1 Million $0.5 Million $0.5 Million

� Processing plants operational

� SI VDS tender framework developed and implemented.

� Plan implemented. � Investment appraisal

process used to assess new investment applications.

� Annual economic analysis report achieved.

� Agreement template developed and used by investors.

� Strategy developed. � Strategy developed and

implemented.


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4.2.3 RESOURCE SECTOR

4.2.3.1 MINES AND ENERGY

Policy Areas Policy Objectives


Priority Budget (SBD) 4 Years


Petroleum Act

a) Review the Petroleum Act

i. Establish a review team to review and finalize the scoping document /comparative review of the strengths, weakness, gaps, amendments. in the petroleum legislation and draft the petroleum policy for Cabinet’s endorsement

ii. Convene consultation meetings with stakeholders on the Draft Petroleum Policy

iii. Drafting of the Petroleum Bill & associated subsidiary legislation for enactment with associated consultation processes & program

iv. Nation-‐wide Awareness Program is conducted throughout the country

High

High

High

Medium


Fiscal Budget and International aid

� A new petroleum policy & legislation that attract private sector exploration investment is approved by Cabinet � New Petroleum Bill is approved by Cabinet and presented to Parliament � Provincial Governments are well informed of their responsibilities and application of the Bill/Act

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National Mineral Policy

b) Develop the National Mineral Policy

i. Establish a review taskforce to review the National Mineral Policy and provide options for consideration

ii. Convene consultation meetings with stakeholders on the Draft National Minerals Policy

iii. Establish a working team to review current draft Deep Sea Mining Policy

iv. Nation-‐wide awareness and consultation program is conducted throughout the country

High

High

High

Medium

$2 Million $1.5 Million $2 Million $2 Million


� A National Mineral Policy to guide the development of Mining incorporates input from provinces and landowners � New National Minerals Policy is approved by Cabinet. � First Solomon Islands Deep Sea Mining Policy and finalized and approved by Cabinet

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Mines and Minerals Act

c) Review and amend the Mines and Minerals Act

i. Establish a review taskforce to review the Act and provide options for efficient and effective administration of the MMA and to include relevant provisions for the Mining Rehabilitation Fund as security to cover full rehabilitation costs including environmental obligations

ii. Review the current draft of the Deep Sea Mining Legislation with stakeholders assistance

iii. Establishment of Monitoring and Enforcement Team to monitor operations for compliance and ensure good practices.

High

$14 Million


� Amendments of the Mines and Mineral Act is approved by Cabinet � New Deep Sea Mining Bill to regulate deep sea mining activities which comply with international law standards and requirement is approved by Cabinet. � Operator breaching the relevant legislations are heavily penalized

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Mineral exploration and mining

d) Review mineral exploration and mining operations in the country.

i. Establish a National Mineral and Petroleum Information Centre, developed a fully computerized with data system with geological mapping facilities

ii. A review of the current status of relevant equipment & Procurement of the state of the art equipment in the Survey to bring the level of information to serious mining proposition.

iii. Completion of the geological & geochemical field work on Makira.

iv. Commence identifying anomalous areas for detail (c.1:10,000 scale) geological mapping, which have immediate mineral & economic relevance to SI.

v. Review and update the geology and mineral occurrence map of SI.

vi. Review the industrial mineral potential of SI in the light of rapid urban growth development.

vii. vi). To continue collaboration with SOPAC and Offshore Mineral Exploration companies in the coordination of Marine

High $30 Million


� All minerals and exploration operations are updated and publish for transparency

� Based on this review report, further relevant equipment will be procured.

� A preliminary draft report and maps.

� Based on this program a

planned program will be initiated.

� A published updated /new geological and mineral occurrence map.

� A document containing consumption & usages patterns of industrial minerals, to form the base for detail geological assessment of industrial mineral occurrences in SI.

� The production of Marine geology technical reports of SI and a possible deep sea mineral data base and occurrence map, an offshore geological hazards map and updated potential hydrocarbon occurrence map

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geological Surveys & Research in SI offshore areas.

viii. To promote detail marine geo-‐surveys in areas with potential mineralisation, hydrocarbon genesis and geological hazards.

Renewable Energy

d) Identify and Develop alternative renewable energy sources

i. Review and finalize the Energy Policy

ii. Review and provide relevant amendments to SIEA Act to cater for alternative hydro, solar and geothermal power suppliers

iii. Develop potential renewable energy sources to support development of key strategic development centers and locations in the country

iv. Pursue the development of Tina Hydro Project

v. Pursue the clean energy programmes with donor countries including the photovoltaic park project

vi. Regulate and monitor the electricity tariff as related to increased fuel prices

High

High

High

High

High

High

$4 Million $4 Million $4 Million $24 Million $8 Million $1 Million


� Solomon Islands Energy Policy is developed to accommodate new alternative energy sources � SIEA Act amended to ensure it provides affordable electricity in the urban and semi-‐urban areas. � Increase supply of renewable energy technologies in rural areas, schools, and health centres in partnership with communities and government sectors.

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International Accreditations

e) Observe and subscribe to international regulation and standards

i. Improvement to the Geological Survey’s petrological and geochemical laboratory’s capability.

ii. Strengthen capability of the Geo-‐hazards section[Geophysics, Seismology & volcanology units) of the Geological Survey in order to improve its capacity to professionally advise NDMO in support of policy 4.2.5.3 (f)

iii. Formulation of a national geothermal Energy policy and development of a geothermal Energy resources act.

High High High

$10 million $8 million $8 million


� Department’s laboratory is fully developed to international standards.

� In-‐depth understanding of tsunamigenic earthquakes at subduction boundaries. A series of GPS stations and seismometers for continuous monitoring of seismicity and plate movements in the Solomon’s.

� Proposal doc to deliver Hazards maps & memoir for Simbo and Tinakula. Will help NDMO to draft evacuation plans.

� Iii & iv). NDMO is professionally informed, with regard to geological hazards.

� A national Geothermal resources policy and Act to cater for Existing and New Development Projects – Energy Savo and Paraso Geothermal Projects


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4.2.3.2 FORESTRY AND REFORESTATION Policy Arena Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions Priority Budget est. 4

yrs. Funding Modality

Outcomes

Forestry and Reforestation

a) Review the Forestry Act

i. Establish a working review working committee and engagement of consultant.

ii. Identify new provisions for inclusion in the new Forestry Bill.

iii. Amendment of relevant provisions of the FRTU Act.

iv. Consultation with relevant stakeholders such as land owners, provincial governments, ministries, forest industries, NGO’s, CBO’s etc.

v. Submit drafting instructions to Attorney Generals Chambers.

vi. Draft Bill submitted to Cabinet.

High

$12 Million .

Fiscal � Working committee established and Consultant engaged.

� New provisions identified. � Relevant provisions of the

FRTU Act amended. � Stakeholders are consulted

and drafting instructions compiled.

� Drafting instructions submitted to Attorney Generals Chambers.

� Draft Bill submitted to Cabinet.

Forestry & Reforestation

b) Promote Downstream processing of Forestry and Timber

i. Support forest resource owners with provision of downstream processing equipment.

ii. Facilitate Utilization

High High



� Mills are used to produce timbers for export and local housing.

� Four (4) utilization workshop in the Provinces.

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Industry in the country

training workshops in the Provinces on Sawing techniques and timber grading.

iii. Assist Rural Training Centre’s with downstream processing equipment.

iv. Provide logistic assistance

v. to local stakeholders by vi. provision of freight

subsidy vii. Facilitate overseas

markets for saw millers through Value Added Timber Association (VATA)

viii. Establish a Timber yard in Noro

ix. Provide logistical support for the Utilization monitoring, promotion of resource awareness programs on sustainable forest management (SFM) and Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC).

x. Impose effective log monitoring and auditing of Timber

High High High Medium High High High High High High High

$2 Million $2 Million $0.5 Million $5 Million $3 Million $1 Million $5 Million $4 Million $4 Million $1 Million $10 Million

� Minimum of 10 Rural Training Centres assisted each year.

� Payment of freight subsidy for resource owners exporting timbers.

� Purchase of equipment to facilitate timber quality for export.

� Establishment of Timber yard.

� Purchase of vehicle and OBM for outstations.

� Communities certified with FSC.

� More than 50% of all log shipments monitored.

� More than 70-‐80% companies compliance.

� Companies comply to licence conditions.

� Granting of licence. � Market price consistent

with determine price. � Establishment and usage of

database.

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operation. xi. Enforce compliance to

felling and milling license conditions.

xii. Management of timber rights acquisition.

xiii. Effectively assess timber market price.

xiv. Develop central database system for the ministry.

c) Encourage

reforestation and plantation schemes in the country.

i. Developed a Reforestation policy to support forest development & reforestation initiatives in SI.

ii. Promote Reforestation and plantation development through community awareness, social media and publications.

iii. Improve research capability for quality planting materials to be used in reforestation and plantation development.

iv. Increase seed production and distribution.


$0.5 Million $1.2 Million $1.0 Million $1.5 Million $2 Million


� Reforestation and plantation development Act formulated.

� Appropriate information on reforestation reach most communities in SI

� Developed superior materials from commercial species such as Teak, Mahogany, Gmelina & EUCD.

� Seed availability to meet annual planting targets & demand.

� All provincial centres have permanent seed banks

� Developed enrichment planting guideline for rehabilitation of logged over forest areas.

� Developed medium to

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v. Liaise with Provincial governments to allocate land for permanent seedling banks (Nurseries).

vi. Establish enrichment trial plots to develop guidelines for rehabilitation of logged over forest areas.

vii. Identify and liaise with Farmers associations to increase land allocated for reforestation or plantation development.

viii. Continue to improve and expand current reforestation activities through quality control and seed or seedling supply.

ix. Liaise with licensees to support reforestation on logged over forest areas.

x. Continue to provide technical support to farmers through trainings and field demonstrations.

xi. Improvement and expansion of provincial residences, offices and resources to effectively

High High Medium Medium Medium Medium High High

$6 Million $2 Million $5 Million $1 Million $2 Million $20 Million $2 Million $2 Million

large scale forest plantations in partnership with resource owners & investors.

� Increase forest plantation stands on small holder with quality

� Rehabilitation of one third of logging areas with the help of industries.

� Strengthen resource owners technical capacity on forest management

� Improved infrastructures & facilities for technical manpower.

� Formalised, equipped and strengthens the current village based forestry extension network.

� Land use planning practices to maximize limited land availability adopted.

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implement the program. xii. Revised the village based

forestry extension network for effectiveness & efficiency delivery.

xiii. Promote social and community forestry

d) Establish protected areas (parks) and conservation areas, national herbarium and botanical gardens and encourage pharmaceutical research and encourage participation in REDD+ initiative.

i. Erect fence for National Herbarium and Botanical Garden and conduct landscaping work.

ii. Establish new National Herbarium Research laboratory and offices equip with proper equipment.

iii. Conduct Biological expedition, Botanical and Ethno-‐botanical, ecological and bio-‐diversity survey

iv. Collect plant samples to investigate other non-‐ timber forest product (NTFP)

v. .Develop and establish terrestrial Park.

vi. Improve and enrich the plant Conservatory, Botanical nursery and Orchid house.

vii. Develop and Establish

High High High High High High High High

$18 Million $15 Million $2.5 Million $2 Million $4 Million $2 Million $2 Million $2 Million


� Fencing of the Botanical garden.

� Landscaping and Beautification of BG

� New Herbarium lab and office Building.

� Recording and Documentation of Solomon Islands Flora.

� Chemical sample � Revitalize and support

establishment of park � Enrichment of plant in

Plant Conservatory, nursery and Orchid shed.

� Proper records and Plant database.

� Beautification of the Botanical garden

� Effective and efficient management of the National Herbarium

� Maintain and build collaborative linkage.

� REDD+ readiness

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National Herbarium plants data base.

viii. Promotion, up-‐keeping and maintenance of Botanical Garden.

ix. Effective Herbarium Curation and management

x. Strengthen International, regional and local linkage-‐collaborative research program.

xi. Establish the necessary institutional and individual capacities required to develop full REDD+ readiness in the Solomon Islands.

xii. REDD+ Readiness supported by effective, inclusive and participatory management process through that is broad-‐based, include multi-‐stakeholder consultation and engagement.

xiii. REDD+ stakeholders have a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and risk associated with

High High High High High High

$2 Million $1.6 Million $2 Million $4 Million $4 Million $40 Million

supported by effective, inclusive and participatory management processes

� REDD+ stakeholders have a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and risks associated with REDD+.

� Timely, reliable and accurate information on forests and forest ecosystems updated.

� Preliminary capacity developed for REL/RL formulation and MRV.

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REDD+ xiv. Preliminary capacity

developed for forest reference emission levels/reference levels (RE/RL) formulation and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV).

e) Encourage

small, medium and large forestry plantations in-‐partnership with resource owners and landholders in ‘out-‐grower’ schemes.

i. Promote Forest plantation development of single and mix species using high value forest plantation species

ii. Revisit old government plantations at mile six in Gizo, and North New Georgia in Western province and Lata in Temotu province for the possibility of inviting genuine investors for the purpose of reforestation enterprise similar to KFPL and Eagon Forest Products limited.

iii. Liaise with Provincial governments for provincial government lands for the purpose

High High Medium High



� Large scale forest plantations established.

� Re-‐ developed abandoned forest plantations with fast growing & rotation species.

� Establish provincial forest plantations

� Establish reforestation enterprises.

� Acquisition of land for development of large scale forest plantations.

� Establish Market Avenue for small holder farmers.

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of development of forest plantations on a medium to large scale.

iv. Identify private land holders such as individuals, companies, institutions and churches for the purpose of development of small, medium to large scale forest plantations.

v. Liaise with appropriate line ministry (Ministry of Lands and Housing) for acquisition of land for forest plantation development on a large scale basis.

vi. Facilitate markets for forest plantation products

High High



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4.2.4 SOCIAL SECTOR

4.2.4.1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action


Funding Modality

Expected Outcome

Health & Medical Services

a) Review the ‘Medical and Dental Act’ with an intention to strengthen the Dental and Medical Board.

i. Create Policy Manager position within the Planning & Policy Division

ii. Recruit STC to facilitate review of Medical and Dental Board Act

iii. Act to include Regulations

High $0.16 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Audit of all Health Policy and Acts and creation of Data Base.

� Medical & Dental board act reviewed and updated to include Regulations

� Doctors & Dentist will have better professional code of practice.

� Better health outcome for Solomon Islands.

b) Review the

‘Pharmaceutical and Poisons Act’.

i. Policy Manager to facilitate

ii. Hiring of STC to review act

iii. Collaborate with Justice & Police to review act.


c) Review the Doctors Scheme of Service (SoS) with an intention to prevent and reduce brain drain in the country.

i. Collaborate with MPS to review SoS for doctors

ii. Review all Health professionals SoS to align remunerations to scope work, level

High Budget Neutral

Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Robust and fair remunerations for all Health professional.

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of decision making, qualification and Marketability.

d) Strengthen and

support the Competent Authority (CA) at the Environment Health Division (EHD)

i. Collaborate with Ministry of Fisheries to review structure and governance of CA

ii. Review FFA audit to improve management and Governance of the CA

iii. Provide adequate fund to enable CA to effectively implement its program.

High $6 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Remove yellow rating. � CA to maintain its status

in order to continue Tuna expert to EU

� Improve all internal control for better management and accountability.

e) Develop and introduce a Post Graduate Training and Capacity development scheme for medical professionals

i. Collaborate with MEHRD, collaborate with SINU to develop appropriate courses for medical profession.

ii. Collaborate with FNU and UPNG to accredit NRH for training

iii. Develop training facilities in NRH


� Trained Health Professional

Infrastructure Development

f) Build, upgrade, rehabilitate,

i. Prioritise base on facilities needs and

High $950 Million Fiscal Budget and

� Improved health facilities and better health

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renovate and relocate hospitals, mini hospitals, health clinics and other health centres in Honiara, urban centres and rural communities in all Provinces throughout the Solomon Islands

UHC/RDP ii. Develop

procurement plan as per priority

International Aid.

outcomes Nationally

g) Improve, increase and deliver quality health services to all citizens of Solomon Islands through efficient mode of service and cost effective mobilization of resources.

i. Develop service delivery package

ii. Define clear TOR for different level of health service providers


� Better Clinical and Public Health Services to the Public

Improvement of clinical services

h) Support and equip Medical Professionals to perform their respective vocations to put into practice their professional and technical skills

i. Comprehensive list of Equipment aligned to Staff Development Plan (SDP)


� Better Clinical outcomes

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i) Establish Medical Research Fund (MRF) to enhance and increase needed Medical Science Research that will increase and improve disease prevention and control, and increase the profile of our health service nationally, regionally and internationally.

i. Strengthen Ethics and Research Committee

ii. Strengthen Link and Collaboration with Regional and International Agencies


� Improve Operational and Social Research

� Increase quality Knowledge and evidence best Practice

Annex 2 – Infrastructure Development

j) Relocation of National Referral Hospital

i. Hospital task force ii. Develop hospital

concept and design iii. Land acquisition

High $500million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� High standard NRH constructed and operational

k) Improve, increase and deliver quality health services to all citizen of Solomon Islands through efficient mode of service and cost effective mobilisation of resources.

i. Develop service delivery package

ii. Define clear TOR for different level of health service providers

High $40 Million Fiscal Budget and International

� Better Clinical and Public Health Services to the Public


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4.2.4.2 EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcome

Legislations a) Review and amend relevant legislation in the education sector.

i. Approve Education Bill 2015 and implement

ii. Review Research Act iii. Review National

Library Act iv. Formulate Education

Inclusive policy v. Formulate gender

policy vi. Formulate school ICT

policy vii. Review infrastructure

policy viii. Review TVET policy ix. Review Teachers’

Service Handbook x. Approve and

implement new Scholarships policy and scholarships procedures

xi. Review Tertiary Education policy

xii. Review and amend senior secondary education policy

High

$8 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� MEHRD has a sound Education Act that redirects the development of education at all levels of the education system in the country

� A revised Research Act is implemented to guide research activities in the country

� A revised National Library Act is implemented to guide effective library services in the country

� An education inclusive policy is implemented to increase students’ access to quality education

� A gender policy is implemented and promotes, encourages and facilitates gender equality in public educational

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institutions including MEHRD.

� A school ICT policy is developed and implemented and is helping students to use ICT with purpose and enjoyment.

� A revised school infrastructure policy is implemented and is guiding MEHRD, EAs and schools to process school infrastructure planning to ensure a strategic and long term approach to major capital projects.

� A revised TVET policy is implemented and is used and meeting prioritised development and training needs of the country.

� A revised Teacher’ Service Handbook is implemented and is contributing to effective management of the teacher workforce.

� A new scholarships

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policy and procedures is implemented and scholarships are managed effectively.

� A revised Tertiary Education policy is implemented and is contributing to the growth of the tertiary education sector.

� A revised Senior Secondary policy is implemented and is contributing to the development of senior secondary education in the country.

National Teachers’ Issues

b) Develop and introduce a problem solving mechanism for teachers.

i. Identify and implement problem solving mechanisms for resolving teacher issues to avoid industrial action by SINTA

ii. Establish a core group comprising of MEHRD/SIG, EAs and SINTA representatives to deal with issues SINTA raises with MEHRD/SIG

iii. Identify and apply mechanisms for negotiating and resolving teacher demands.

iv. Include in the 2015


� A body is established to specifically deal with teachers’ demands relating to their terms and condition of services.

� Mechanisms for resolving teachers’ demands are in place and applied.

� National teacher strike threats are avoided and teaching and learning of children are unaffected.

� Threats issued by

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MEHRD Budget funds to pay teachers’ passage and accommodation allowances for the period 2015 to 2018.

v. Develop and implement policy relating to teacher travel and accommodation allowances

SINTA to call a nation-‐wide national teachers strike in June 2015 is averted

� MEHRD and Education Authorities are implementing the policy and teachers are paid their travel and accommodation allowances in a timely manner.

Access c) Provide Fee-‐free basic Education in all public educational institutions up to lower secondary. Basic Education is the right of all children in the country.

i. Review Basic Education Policy to include mechanisms (grant, minimum standards) to improve school system and community support


� MEHRD is able to support enhancement of school infrastructure (including housing), equipment, and teaching and learning resources working together school communities to create an inclusive learning environments for all.

d) Rehabilitate,

reconstruct and build new educational infrastructures to accommodate increased enrolment of

TVET: i. Support the

establishment of 4 new RTCS including a new RTC at Urusu – Malaita

ii. Support general infrastructure

High

$818.4 Million


� Provide improved access to education facilities for an expanding population.

� Provide improved quality of Education facilities to all students

� Provide teaching and

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students at all levels of the education system.

(maintenance and new classrooms) and equipment for 28 RTCs nationally

Secondary: iii. Support 9 senior

secondary schools’ expansion to facilitate senior classes (NEAP), including construction of Garanga (Isabel) and Rohinari (Malaita)

iv. Support specialised subjects by renovation of existing and construction of new classrooms in JSS across the Solomon Islands

v. Support specialised subjects by provision of tools at 207 schools ($24M to be spent in 2015)

vi. Improve staff access to housing – construct new staff housing –target 200 schools

vii. General maintenance and rehabilitation. Grant of $100k to each secondary schools

learning resources such as tools and equipment for specialised subjects.

� Provide safe education facilities that are resilient to disasters and future changes in the environment.

� Provide additional resources for educational resources for education staff to enable them to deliver quality services to students.

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viii. Improve WASH facilities (100 schools)

Primary: ix. General maintenance

and rehabilitation. Grant of $5k per school (770 schools)

x. Improve school furniture. $10k per school.

xi. Improve staff access to housing; 1 new staff house/school (400 schools)

xii. Expansion of general primary school infrastructure – new classrooms. Growth of 3% = an additional 60 classrooms per year)

xiii. Improve WASH facilities (400 schools)

ECE: xiv. Assist with

construction of 30 model ECE’s (include WASH)

All Sectors xv. New MEHRD National

Office (Design and construction)

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xvi. MEHRD Office refurbishment (2015)

xvii. Develop asset management database

xviii. Develop asset management system including strategic and planning and policy development

xix. Develop minimum and technical standards for education infrastructure including considerations such as safety and disaster resilience

xx. Develop disaster management policy, procedures and training

xxi. Disaster Management – provide initial response and rehabilitation from disaster events over 4 years

Human Resource Development

e) Review the National Human Resources Development

i. Develop tertiary education (include TVET) system that is responsive to the

High

$0.250 Million

Fiscal Budget and International

� A coordinated and effective system in place, and is contributing to the

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Programme based on the prioritised development needs of the country

prioritised development needs of the country (i.e. Improved social and economic development achieved)

Aid. growth and development of tertiary education in the country that match the prioritised development needs of the country.

ii. Establish National Human Resource Development and Training Council

High

$0.250 Million


� Training and skills that match labour-‐market demands are identified and training is responding to the prioritised development needs of the country.

iii. Establish Tertiary Education Commission (to begin 2015)

High

$2 Million


� Tertiary Education Commission is established and is overseeing the development and coordination of tertiary education including financing of tertiary institutions.

iv. Establish Solomon Islands Qualification Authority (to begin in 2015)

High

$4 Million

� National Qualification Framework implemented and quality control measures assured.

v. Implement new scholarship policy and procedures (drafted in 2014)

High $0. 500 Million � SIG funded scholarship program match labour-‐market demands and

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prioritised development needs of the country. Qualified and skilled citizens available to take part in the social and economic development of the country.

vi. Conduct labour-‐market demand analysis study to determine prioritised development needs of the country (to be done in 2015)

High $0.500 Million � Skills required by industries, private and public sectors are identified and training programmes planned and implemented and there are skilled citizens in the country.

Quality f) Review and improve the National School Curriculum with an intention to develop a ‘mix mode’ curriculum

i. Review and develop curriculum materials for teaching primary mathematics and English and Forms 4 to 6 subjects

ii. Print and distribute curriculum materials to all schools

iii. Conduct in-‐service trainings on the revised curriculum materials

High High

$28 Million Printing and distribution $200 Million


� Primary mathematics and English curriculum materials are received and used by all primary schools

� New curriculum materials are received and used by all senior secondary schools.

� Improved quality of teaching and learning

g) Ensure all schools have trained teachers,

i. Establish a reporting mechanism that collects and collate

High

$ 2 Million


� The management and administration of schools is based on

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adequate resources, and appropriate assessment mechanisms

data from all databases to inform decision-‐making.

ii. Establish proper storage and library facilities in schools to accommodate increasing teaching and learning resources.

iii. Support selected schools for improved access to senior secondary education in all provinces.

iv. Provide training to pre and in-‐service training that meet MEHRD national professional standards including effecting teaching strategies for children special needs and school based standards

v. Provide continued teacher professional development opportunities in their area of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.

High

$9.615 Million

Aid. Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

sound recording and use of school level data (students, teachers, resources and facilities) for decision-‐making on school development and financial management of grants.

� MEHRD is able to support enhancement of school infrastructure (including housing), equipment, and teaching and learning resources working together school communities to create an inclusive learning environments for all.

� Teachers trained and are teaching effectively and students’ achievements is improving.

� Teachers are continued to be up-‐skilled and are teaching effectively and improving

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vi. Roll out Certificate in Teaching Primary Programme to remaining provinces (note that this training caters for untrained and un qualified teachers who have been recruited in primary schools due to shortage of teachers

vii. Roll out remaining four(4) modules of the Professional Development (PD) School leader ship training

viii. Phase out the Solomon Islands Secondary Examination and establish comprehensive school-‐based assessment programs and regularly administer standardised tests to monitor literacy and numeracy achievements in schools.

$20 Million $5 Million $6 Million


students’ learning achievements.

� Teachers apply new professional school based assessment skills (linking student learning assessment to lesson planning and pedagogy)

� Head teachers have been trained to be leaders of professional development programmes in their respective schools

� A modular school based professional development programme has been developed and ready for use. Certificate in Teaching Primary has contributed to the target of 70% of primary teachers being trained.

� All primary schools are using school-‐based assessment instruments such as ARTTLe to improve teaching and learning outcomes in literacy

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ix. Continue to administer National Examinations at secondary level with quality assurance mechanisms in place.

x. Roll out ARTTLe to all primary schools to support recommendations from SISTA reports.

Management: xi. Implement the newly

developed Teachers Appraisal System and processes throughout the country to assist teachers’ performance and improved teaching and learning.

xii. Establish Whole School Inspection Database system to manage and report data to assist all stakeholders make informed decisions -‐ to improve the quality of education Solomon Islands

$16 Million and numeracy. � Teachers apply new

professional school based assessment skills (linking student learning assessment to lesson planning and pedagogy)

� Teachers are appraised and inspectorate reports can be used to identify whether teachers apply new skills in linking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment

Access (infrastructure)

h) Strengthen and support capacity

University: i. Support infrastructure

High

$400 Million

Fiscal Budget

� Skilled citizens are engaged proactively in

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and infrastructure development at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU)

development ii. Support course

development iii. Establish sister

relationship with a reputable international university

and International Aid.

the social and economic development and match labour market demands of the country.

Quality i) Strengthen and support TVET, Early childhood Education (ECE) programme in the country

i. Complete ECE sub-‐ sector review (ECE policy, teacher training, mapping, Curriculum,). Use the recommendation from the review to make the implementation plan with regards to the following; (1) review of ECE Curriculum, (2) School based professional training for ECE teachers (3) ECE Resources

ii. Support and establish four new RTCs.

iii. Upgrade of two existing RTCs to technical colleges’ status within the four year period.

iv. Provide adequate workshops, tools &

High High


Fiscal Budget and International Aid. Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� Access to TVET sector increased through provision of increased number of registered providers with expanded range of subject areas.

� Infrastructure of existing RTCs, VTC have been upgraded.

� Improved strategy to support RTCs/VTCs/Provincial Technical Colleges have been resourced according to MEHRD/TVET Standards for learning environment (building, on new curricula for practical subjects in JSS)

� TVET institutes have instructors who are meeting MEHRD/TVET

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equipment in the RTCs

v. Improve capacity of RTC instructors.

vi. Develop relevant TVET curriculum.

vii. Establish the Solomon Islands Qualification Authority to implement the National Qualifications Framework.

viii. Establish and improve monitoring system to provide feedback in terms of access, quality and management of RTCs.

teaching standards and competencies.

� TVET curriculum implemented

� TVET career pathways established (within the national qualifications framework for the education sector) and relevance of TVET courses improved

� The management and administration of schools is based on sound recording and use of school level data (students, teachers, resources and facilities) for decision-‐making on school development.

National Teachers Scheme of Service

j) Develop and implement the National Teachers Scheme of Service

i. Draft a terms of reference for the review of the Teaching Service Handbook (TSHB).

ii. Recruit TA and taskforce to conduct the review of the TSHB.

iii. Printing and implement new teachers scheme of

High Medium

$1.8 Million $0.250 Million

Fiscal Budget and International Aid. Fiscal Budget and International Aid.

� A revised TSHB is implemented and provides an improved teachers scheme of service.

� Teachers are registered

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service. iv. Conduct registration

of teachers. Quality k) Continue to

support and assist ‘faith based’ schools/colleges, including schools for people with special needs

i. Establish and promote Inclusive education in the Solomon Islands education system through the development of; inclusive education policy, community awareness, advocacy and professional development of teachers.


� MEHRD is implementing policies such as an Inclusive Education Policy to increase access to school for students at risk of being excluded from education opportunities

� Teachers trained by School of Education/SINU, pre and in-‐service training, are meeting MEHRD national professional teaching standards, including effecting teaching strategies for children with special needs, and school based assessment standards.

Access (infrastructure)

l) Facilitate the establishment of the 4th USP Campus in Ndoma, Guadalcanal

i. Support clearance of unexploded explosives at the campus site

ii. Provide sovereign guarantee to secure


� Skilled citizens are engaged proactively in the social and economic development and match labour market

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Province. Asian Development Bank financing

demands of the country.

SUB TOTAL $ 2 Billion

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4.2.4.3 PUBLIC SERVICE


Funding Modality

Expected Outcome

Public Service a) Present to Cabinet a new Bill pertaining to the Public Service.

i. Pursue revision of the SI Human Resources Management (HRM) governance framework that will result in a new Public Service Act and implementation instruments.

ii. Progress the revision of the current draft Public Service Bill (6th Draft) and ensure that all outstanding issues are resolved before it is presented to Cabinet for consideration.

iii. Table Public Service Bill to National Parliament.

iv. Enact the Public Service Bill.

High $1 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� Improved Governance and strong accountability in the Public service.

� Effective and efficient service delivery in the Public Service.

� Improved HR Management in the Public Service.

� A Human Resources Governance Framework that is user-‐friendly and relevant to the Solomon Islands context.

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b) Review IPAM with an intention to find the right institution to absorb and continue the programme.

i. Train officers in both Honiara and provinces to be equipped with relevant knowledge, skills and attitude.

ii. Implement the recommendations for IPAM to collaborate with Ministries on assessing the impacts of IPAM trainings on the workforce.

iii. Design and build a learning and development Complex to house the IPAM.

iv. To develop a policy that will accommodate for IPAM to provide courses for regional public service training Institutions.

v. Strengthen and build partnerships with both national and international institutions to enhance IPAM’s Institutional capacity.

vi. Pursue the


$8 Million $100,000 $50 Million $10,000 $1 Million


� Improve Public Service efficiency in the delivery of goods and services to the peoples of Solomon Islands.

� IPAM is positioned as a quality learning and development institute that will contribute to skilled professional and ethical public sector staff in the Solomon Islands and the wider region.

� A highly competent and productive workforce that deliver services in an effective and efficient manner.

� Improved leadership

and management capacity in the Solomon Islands Public Service.

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accreditation of IPAM Institute and its training programmes.

vii. Strengthening of research capacities of Ministries and IPAM on public sector management and leadership and develop best practices.

Medium High

$10,000 $300,000

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d) Review, restructure and reorganize the public service to ensure effective and efficient delivery of goods and services.

i. Revisit Ministerial processes and procedures and strengthen grey areas and loop holes.

ii. Ensure appropriate workforce is recruited for relevant positions/jobs.

iii. Strengthen and reinforce systems for workforce planning and management. E g. Aurion and HRMIS Project.

iv. Undertake review of organizational structures of Government Ministries to facilitate effective service delivery and implementation of government policy

v. Effectively coordinate and manage HR & Corporate Services functions of the MPS.

vi. Coordinate workforce planning and skills development.

vii. Progress reforms from the

High

$10 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� A vibrant Public Service delivering optimum quality services in a professional and ethical manner.

� Improved implementation of Human Resources Management policies of the Solomon Islands Government that will lead towards the broader goal of good governance.

� Fair, transparent and accountable systems are established for analyzing, designing and evaluating jobs within the public service.

� Improved organizational structures that facilitate implementation of Government Policy.

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implementation of the Human Resource Management Strategy for the Solomon Islands Public Service, 2010 – 2015.

viii. Research the accountability dilemma of seconded public officers to provincial governments and suggest interventions for improved accountability and service delivery

e) Deploy public servants to serve in Rural Economic Growth Centers.

i. Conduct staffing needs analysis of economic growth centers to determine the level and type of positions needed to deliver efficient and effective services.

High

$0.200 Million


� Public servants with the right skills and qualification are posted to EGCs and retained.

� Improved service delivery in rural Solomon Islands.

f) Strengthen Public Service Commission, ensuring the effective facilitation of government policies and programmes

i. Revise Public Service Commission Regulations (as part of the overall Governance Framework and PS Bill).

ii. Conduct public service baseline

High


� A Public Service Commission that is empowered to carry out its constitutional duties independently and effectively.

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with some autonomy.

survey to assess the quality and quantity of the public service.

iii. Undertake annual assessment of Permanent Secretaries (Ministries) Work Plans.

iv. Review terms and conditions of members of the PSC to improve performance and effectiveness of PSC.

v. Review submissions and endorse organizational restructures across the Public Service.

vi. Make decisions on important government programmes to facilitate the implementation of Government policy priorities.

g) Introduce performance based rewarding systems, whenever and

i. Progress implementation of the Performance Management Policy (PMP).


� Improved morale and performance of public officers.

� Improved attendance and productivity of

High

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wherever necessary.

ii. Progress implementation of the Absence Management Policy (AMP).

iii. Review and strengthen existing systems for recognition and reward of high performing individuals and ministries.

public officers.

h) Strengthen and support PSC to expeditiously act and resolve misconduct in office.

i. Ensure that the PSC and Professional Standards Division (PSD) is appropriately staffed and resourced.

ii. Provide training and capacity development opportunities for PSC and PSD staff as well as educate Public Servants on Disciplinary Processes.

iii. Review and Strengthen disciplinary processes and procedures to enable cases to be dealt with in an

High


� An effective system for addressing disciplinary matters and misconduct in office is in place.

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effective and efficient manner.

i) Support local counterparts assigned to understudy external advisors and external technical support programmes.

i. MPS to develop a policy to make compulsory requirements for skills transfer from TA to local counterparts.

ii. SIG to ensure sustainability of external support programs through the provision of appropriate financial and human resources.

Medium $0.1 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� Improved capacity of local counterparts and transfer of skills and knowledge.

� Improved sustainability of SIG institutional capacity to support service delivery.

j) Establish public service housing scheme to facilitate and encourage home ownership for public servants.

i. Revisit the Public Service Housing Options Paper to review background information and recommended actions.

ii. Conduct consultations with other stakeholders such as NPF and Home Finance and other Financial Institutions (Banks).

iii. Development of new housing policy/scheme and

High High



� The welfare of public servants is addressed leading to a better performing service and increased staff retention and morale.

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implementation for Public Servants.

k) Review of the Public Service salary structure and remuneration.

i. Progress the current work on Remuneration policy to ensure that it is fair, equitable, affordable and aimed at increasing staff moral and retention in the public service.

High $0.5 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� A fair and affordable employee compensation framework which links financial and non-‐financial rewards to individual and organizational performance.

l) Encourage effective coordination and efficient administration of all Government Ministries through cluster groupings.

i. Strengthen the coordination role of MPS and other Centralized Ministries and agencies.

ii. Take a lead role in coordination and ensure effective participation in the social sector cluster group.

High

$0.4 Million


� Improved coordination, implementation monitoring and evaluation of policies across all Government ministries.

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m) Encourage effective coordination of policy implementation through strong efficient administration of the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

i. Implementation, Coordination and Monitoring of DCCG Policy on the Public Service through the MPS Corporate Plan 2015 – 2018 and Annual Work Plans 2015 – 2018.

ii. Respond to policy re-‐directions or changes in policy priorities of the DCCG.

iii. Monitor and Evaluate against achievements of the Government’s reform agenda on Public Service.

High $0.2 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� Improved coordination, implementation monitoring and evaluation of policies across all Government ministries.


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4.2.4.4 HOME AFFAIRS


Funding Modality Expected Outcome

Good Governance. (Political Strengthening)

a) Review the Citizenship Act

i. Devise a concept paper with TOR for the proposed review project in liaison Law Reform Commission & AGC.

ii. Liaise with the AG chambers on the service contract to engage a legal counsel/TA to embark on the review project.

iii. Contracted a TA or a legal counsel to do the review proper

iv. Prepare policy and drafting instruments or instructions for the bill

v. Make progressive consultations with stakeholders on the bill

vi. Follow up on progress of the bill & proper vetting with AG chamber.

High


Civil Register updated for Solomon Islanders.

vii. Draft a cabinet paper

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to note and endorsed tabling of the bill in the parliament.

viii. Prepare awareness programs and implementation of the Act after being passed by the parliament.

ix. Administer implementation of the Act.

b) Review the Censorship Act

i. This review project will also follow the similar process and procedure as above.


� Effective and efficient procedures and processes established

� Modernised censorship act established

c) Re-‐table the Electoral Boundaries Bill

i. Establish the Constituency Boundaries Commission to undertake comprehensive review of the CBC Bill

High

$2 Million


� Fair & Equitable representation and distribution of state resources.

ii. Summarized wide consultation program with key electoral stakeholders on the CBC Bill

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d) Assist and support Honiara City Council (HCC) and Provincial Government (PGs) to rehabilitate existing sports facilities and build new sports complexes.

i. Establishment of SI Games Council

ii. Staging of Solomon Games

iii. Consult with HCC & PGs

iv. Rehabilitate & Creation of new Sports Facilities for HCC & PGs.

High

$0.7 Million $15 Million $0.8 Million $15 Million


� Increase Employment opportunities.

� Crime rates reduced.

� Youths Engaged. � Productivity

increased. � General work

performance improved.

� Affordability across the board.

� National security ensured.

� Tourism improved. � SI image abroad

improved. � Gender equality.

e) Review & Strengthen National Sports Council

i. Review current sports policy in line with NSC Act

ii. Enhance Community Sports activities

iii. Introduce Youth Games

High

$0.8 Million $8 Million $100 Million


f) Review & Strengthen National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI)

i. NOCSI to be strengthen by supporting NSC with Home Affairs

Medium $ 4 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

g) Review the HCC Act 1999

i. Establish a task force to look into the HCC Act with advise from AG Chamber

High

$0.5 Million


� Sound management of HCC affairs

� Effective and

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ii. Conduct wider consultation with stakeholders

iii. Submit final draft for vetting and enactment.

effective service delivery of service to people.

h) Consult the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) and HCC with the intention to expand, renovate and improve the HCC Central Market in Honiara.

i. Conduct joint assessment on the existing HCC Central Market by HCC, JICA & SIG.

ii. Establish a committee to analysis findings from the assessment

iii. Submit HCC Market assessment report for Cabinet approval

High

$2 Million


� Modernised facility with proper amenities.

� Improved marketing services for the public to use.

i) Establish two new local food markets in Honiara.

i. Conduct survey to determine potential sites in east and west Honiara.

ii. Acquire land and build both markets.


� Both markets built and operationalized.

j) Assess the economics of collecting, compiling and collating appropriate data on every citizen in the country to aid intelligence

i. Develop a TOR to conduct an assessment on the economics of collating and compiling data on every citizen to help aid the intelligence networking and enhance economic values, social planning and security.


� Civil Register updated for Solomon Islanders

� Linkages of civil registers for births and deaths, biometrics voters electoral &

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networking, enhance economic and social planning, stop crime and conduct security of people.

ii. A report from the above assessment will inform the need to formulate research project, develop & operate a workable electronic (IT) Registration System to capture records of people in the country.

iii. Support capacity building to manage the relevant registration systems.

naturalized citizens. � Strengthen

information sharing for the advancement of effective and efficient civil registration vital statistics systems in country.

k) Pursue electoral reform both national, provincial and city council elections

i. Optimize Voter Registration Opportunities to Achieve an Accurate, Comprehensive and Up-‐to-‐Date Electoral Roll.

ii. Cost-‐effective and Sustainable voter registration system reviewed and created to strengthen the inclusiveness and integrity of the electoral roll.

iii. More efficient and effective election

High

$12 Million


� Realization of Fair & Equitable electoral process free of corruptions.

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system and administrative procedures designed and implemented for the Solomon Islands Election Commission to fulfil its mandate.

iv. The capacity of the OSIEC to plan, prepare and implement best practices is enhanced.

v. Training and resourcing of staff is enhanced.

vi. Civic Awareness and Voter Education is Conducted

l) Encourage and facilitate annual consultations between Government & Non-‐Government Organizations, Non-‐State Actors and Civil Society Groups.

i. Continue strengthening consultations and relationships with Churches (SIFGA, SICA & all Churches on Ecclesiastical affairs of the country)

ii. Coordinate interests of all NGOs and their objectives to ensure accountability and transparency in relation to their relationships to 50 constituencies in the country.

High

$1 Million


� Proper regulation of the affairs of NGOs, NCAs & CSGs.

� Ensure development support is properly regulated.

� Strengthen working relationships with NGOs, NSAs & CSGs

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iii. Support by assisting in capacity building to churches to ensure they too deliver government policy program at community levels,

iv. Further pursue the NGO bill currently with AG Chambers.

v. Undertake wider consultation on the draft NGO bill

m) Review the Gaming & Lotteries Act.

i. Devise a concept paper with TOR for the proposed review project in liaison with Law Reform Commission & AGC

ii. Liaise with the AG chambers on the service contract to engage a legal counsel/TA to embark on the review project

iii. Contracted a TA or a legal counsel to do the review proper

iv. Prepare policy and drafting instruments or instructions for the bill

v. Make progressive consultations with


� A better and updated legislation established

� Conducive and improved delivery of efficient and effective services for investors.

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stakeholders on the bill vi. Follow up progress of

the bill and vetting with AG Chamber

vii. Prepare a cabinet to note and seek endorsement of the bill to be tabled in the parliament.

viii. Make awareness pertaining to implementation of the Act.

n) Strengthen and Support Music development and creative Arts to empower all communities.

i. A concept note with proper budget justifications prepared to Ministry of Public Service for endorsement regarding establishment of an office to coordinate projects under this objective.

ii. Research, develop & liaise with Ministry of women, Youth and development pertaining to a policy to give guidelines on music development and creative arts in the country.


� Music industry and coordination is established and enhanced.

� Desk office is established within the Ministry of Women, Youth and Development.

� Proper budget justification and support is established

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Development Project

Annex 2. Development projects (Sports)

i. Guadalcanal International Sports Stadium & Institution

ii. Provincial Sports Institutes

High High

$380 million $5.4 million

Fiscal Budget & International Aid

� Improved sports facilities established

� Improved institute strengthening for all sports officials in provinces

SUB TOTAL $679.2 Million

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4.2.4.5 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Policy Arenas Policy Objectives Summary of strategic actions Priority Budget (SBD) 4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Provincial Revenue

Facilitate and support PGs to increase and enhance their provincial revenue collection system.

i. Review and Improve the legal framework (Ordinances)

ii. Invest in Institutional capacity of enforcement of compliance

iii. Improve knowledge and understanding of the peculiarities of the revenue base of each of the major sources of revenue

iv. Training of revenue officers for property rate and land rentals and business licence

v. Simplify the licence fee structure

vi. Elaborate common framework for collection of land rental and property rate

vii. Invest in Fiscal Education and engage with business community

viii. Transform PG Treasuries into well –equipped and organized unite which interact with the “tax citizens”-‐ Initiate a strategic capacity building programme.

ix. Rationalise and automate revenue collection –decrease


� Improved local revenue collection system and management for effective service delivery in PGs.

� Increased revenue raising capabilities of PGs.

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costs associated with improved accountability and revenue governance.

Intergovernmental fiscal relations framework.

b) Amend the Solomon Islands Constitution to regulate and legalise the establishment of a Revenue Sharing Scheme between SIG and PGs.

i. Establishment of a revenue sharing scheme

ii. Carry out wider consultation between national government and PGs.

iii. Develop a revenue sharing formula.

iv. Revise existing legislations and laws.


� Improved and fair distribution of national revenue.

Sports and Infrastructure development

c) Support the development of sports facilities in all provinces.

i. Invest in sports infrastructures and facilities through PCDF.


� Improved sports infrastructures and facilities in PGs.

Institutional Strengthening.

d) Support Institutional Strengthening of provincial government systems.

i. Review of the Provincial Management Ordinances and Financial Instructions.

ii. Improving the Public Expenditure Management and Public Financial Management

iii. Strengthen the internal control systems to ensure compliance and adherence to the audit trail.

iv. Institutionalization of PCDF and establishment of a legal framework.

v. Set standards for good practices to ensure compliance

High $15 Million


� Improved and effective Provincial Government systems.

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vi. Reduction of audit queries to zero for attainment of clean audit report.

vii. Institutional capacity building

Public Private Partnership (PPP)

e) Facilitate and increase in provincial and rural economic development initiatives.

i. Creation of avenues and infrastructures that would promote local development through private sector led growth initiatives.


Increased Economic Growth as a result of enabling environment provided for Private Sector led growth initiatives.

Provincial Government Act.

f) Review the provincial Government Act in conjunction with the Federal system

i. Establishment of a taskforce to review the Provincial Government Act 1997. (outsourced)

ii. Wider consultations with PGs to identify areas of improvement for incorporation in the reviewed Act.

iii. Further consultation and liaison with the Constitutional Reform Unit (CRU) for statehood.

iv. Submission of the reviewed Provincial Government Act for tabling in Parliament.

High SBD 5 Million SIG/Donor PGA 1997 reviewed and approved by the 10th Parliament.

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Provincial Tender Boards.

g) Establish the functions of Provincial Tender Boards.

i. Review the functions of the Central Tender Board.

ii. Establish the functions of

Provincial Tender Boards

Medium $1 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

Central Tender Board reviewed Provincial Tender Boards established


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4.2.4.6 WOMEN, YOUTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT


Funding Modality

Expected Outcome

Ministry -‐ Research, Policy & Planning

a) Establish & develop Community Engagement Programmes that address the needs of women, youth and children

i. Development and execution of a community engagement strategic and implementation plan that builds on ongoing commitments for community development; is inclusive and sustainable in its design and approach and addresses the specific needs of women, youth and children at the community level and in the most disadvantaged and vulnerable areas in Solomon Islands

High

$0.2 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Women and youth are increasingly recognised for their potential to contribute meaningfully to community development and to nation building.

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Youth Development

i. Facilitation of national and provincial youth policy forums

ii. Support to Youth Family Life Education programmes

iii. Promotion of youth issues through celebration of youth memorable events .i.e. International Youth Day & Youth Work Week

iv. Facilitation of Youth Community Services programmes with churches and community groups

v. Support to community development youth programmes and projects through provision of youth grants

vi. Promotion of Youth Awards & Youth Workers Programmes

vii. Establishment of community youth resources centres

viii. Establishment of youth-‐led actions in environmental conservation in urban and rural areas.

High



� Increased focus and commitment on priority areas in youth development at national and provincial levels

� Young people are well informed of life style choices

� Increased recognition, appreciation and commitment by govt. and communities of the situation of young people

� Increased collaboration and integration of young people in community work

� Youth development work is greatly enhanced

� Increased accessibility to information and development opportunities

� Increased participation and leadership

� SI has safe and healthy communities

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Gender Equality & Women’s Development

i. Provide support to community programmes and projects for women and girls through women’s development grants prioritising rural women and girls, including those with special needs.

ii. Promotion and delivery of skills training for community women’s groups (including women with special needs).

iii. Civic education to women and communities in rural areas.

iv. Establishment of Provincial Advisory and Action Committees on Children (PAACC)

v. Promotion of children’s rights and responsibilities through the celebration of children’s memorable events

vi. Improvement of children’s participation and leadership through children’s forums

High

$8 Million


� Women and girls including those with special needs are economically empowered and can support their families

� Increased participation of women in political leadership and decision making at all levels to respond to women’s needs and to protect their rights as well as to promote good governance

� The Best Interest of the Child is effectively protected from abuse, exploitation and neglect

� Increased recognition, appreciation and commitment by the state, by caregivers and by Solomon Islanders of the rights and situation of children in the country through promotions and awareness and through the active participation of children themselves

� life and what is in their Best Interest

�

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Women, Youth and Children

b) Develop, promote & facilitate socio-‐economic development programmes that address the specific needs of women, youth and children

i. Provision of skills-‐oriented training in formal and non-‐formal environments for women and youth

ii. Creation of opportunities for participation of women and youths in businesses.

iii. Financial inclusion through financial literacy, savings schemes and access to affordable financial services for women and youth

iv. Enterprise development and business training

v. Provision of equal opportunity access for people with special needs.

vi. Provision of skills-‐oriented training in formal and non-‐formal environments for women and youth

vii. Creation of opportunities for participation of women and youths in businesses—especially in agribusiness such as food and craft markets, fisheries, tourism, the environment and natural resources.

High

$6 Million


� Women and young people are empowered and self-‐reliant

� Women and youths benefit from development opportunities through increased access to the commercial and resources sectors

� Women and youth have control over their own resources

� Increased women and youth business entrepreneurs

� People living with special needs have increased and equal access to development opportunities and to their welfare needs

� Women have equal rights to property ownership



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c) Strengthen and support gender equality, eliminate gender violence and stop abuse of women and children

i. Provision of skills-‐oriented training in formal and non-‐formal environments for women and youth

ii. Creation of opportunities for participation of women and youths in businesses—especially in agribusiness such as food and craft markets, fisheries, tourism, the environment and natural resources.

iii. Financial inclusion through financial literacy, savings schemes and access to affordable financial services for women and youth

iv. Enterprise development and business training through support for women’s business associations and youth entrepreneurial groups

v. Provision of equal opportunity access for disabled women, youth and children in training and employment opportunities.

High

$4 Million




� Women and youth have control over their own resources

� Increased women and youth business entrepreneurs

� People living with special needs have increased and equal access to development opportunities and to their welfare needs

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vi. Development of policies to ensure property ownership rights for women

vii. Provision of skills-‐oriented training in formal and non-‐formal environments for women and youth

viii. Creation of opportunities for participation of women and youths in businesses—especially in agribusiness such as food and craft markets, fisheries, tourism, the environment and natural resources.

High

$2 Million


� Women have equal rights to property ownership




i. Review of GEWD & EVAW policies and implementation of revised priorities in close alignment with the CEDAW Concluding Observations.

ii. Institutional Strengthening of MWYCFA with particular focus on WDD and the need to support gender mainstreaming

ix. Adoption of concrete, result-‐oriented measures, such as quotas and time

High

$20 Million


� Status of women in Solomon Islands is significantly improved with Government increased and strengthened commitment to the advancement of women and girls

� MWYCFA’s role is effectively improved in the coordination and implementation of the GEWD policy priority areas

� Advancement of gender

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tables, preferential treatment and outreach and support programmes to promote substantive equality between women and men

x. Implement the Family Protection Act Implementation Strategy by collaborating with key stakeholders.

xi. Support to and strengthening of the Referral SAFENET and other key GBV/VAWG service providers.

xii. Development and implementation of a communications strategy on GBV/VAWG and the FPA 2014.

xiii. Partnership with stakeholders, including community and traditional leaders, and community groups (men, women and youth) to implement behavioural change programs to end GBV/VAWG.

xiv. Adoption of National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security to give

equality � There is an increased

access to justice for victims/survivors of GBV/VAWG/DV.

� Referral SAFENET and other key service providers are providing non-‐judgemental, survivor centred services that respond to the needs of victims/survivors of GBV/VAWG.

� People, both in urban and rural areas, are fully aware of the issue of GBV/VAWG, and that it is unlawful under the FPA 2014.

� Behavioural change programs are being run, and people are changing their violent behaviours.

� Women’s security is well protected and women are recognized as peace builders

� Children are effectively protected through policy and legislation

� Children’s rights are effectively protected by the State

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due consideration of women in the maintenance of peace

xv. Review and reforming of existing laws to address child abuse, exploitation and neglect and to promote the welfare and protection of children

xvi. Establishment of an independent mechanism to monitor the implementation of the CRC, to deal with complaints from children in a child-‐sensitive and expeditious manner and to provide remedies for violations of children’s rights under the CRC.

xvii. Revitalisation of the roles and functions of the National Advisory and Action Committee on Children (NAACC)

xviii. Promotion of CRC Report & Concluding Observations

� SI strengthens its compliance with the CRC and other state party obligations through improved implementation and coordination

� Children participate and respond positively without duress when in contact with the law

� Protection, survival, participation, development and planning needs of children are significantly improved through improved compliance by state to its obligations under CRC

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d) Facilitate and strengthen women and youth livelihood empowerment programmes through direct funding of micro and small and medium enterprise (SME)projects

i. Adoption of a women and youth livelihood empowerment strategy

ii. Increase in budgetary support to finance SME projects under partnership arrangements with public and private sector organisations and with development partners

iii. Application of special conditions for SME projects to guide distribution of women and youth development grants

iv. Mainstreaming in the resources and productive sectors to support women and youth livelihood

High Medium High High

$2 Million


� Women and youth livelihood needs are effectively supported through increased budgetary support and funding

� Improvement of livelihood programmes through increased funding

� Improvement of livelihood programmes through increased allocation of budgetary support for livelihood empowerment programmes by MWYCFA

� Increased commitment by sectors to address women and youth livelihood needs

e) Establish a National Children’s Civic Amusement Parks

i. Adoption and implementation of a Children’s Civic Amusement Park Plan for urban areas and safe place for children in schools and selected communities


Increased safe space for children’s enjoyment and development

f) Establish National and Provincial Sports Academies

i. Development of physical exercise programmes .

High $0.6 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

People enjoy and live healthy life styles

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g) Strengthen & Support Music development & Creative Arts to empower women and youths

i. Revision of Copyright law to properly cater for intellectual property rights

ii. Promotion of young people’s creative and innovative expression through the various arts and music

iii. Establishment of music and performing arts academy

iv. Promotion of music festivals and creative art expo to show case the potential of young people in music and creative arts

High

$3.5 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Improve protection of intellectual property rights of Music entrepreneurs

� Young people are empowered to increase and improve their participation and contributions to creative arts and music

� More young people take performing arts as a potential career

� Young people are empowered to pursue their interests and talents through the promotion of music and creative arts

Infrastructure development & Institutional Strengthening

h) Strengthen and increase support to women and youth empowerment programmes in the Solomon Islands

i. Creating an enabling environment through the establishment of a National Centre for Women, Youth & Children

ii. Review of National Youth Policy to closely align strategic areas of focus with government priorities for youth empowerment

iii. Revitalisation of National Youth Congress (Implement the NYC transition strategy)

iv. Strengthen support for

High

$70 Million


� Improved service delivery by government for women, youth and children

� Status of youths in Solomon Islands is significantly improved with Government increased and strengthened commitment to the advancement of young people

� Effective coordination of youth programmes and increased participation by young people in

Youth Development Gender Equality & Women’s Development

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Uniform Youth Bodies (Scouts, Guides and, Brigade & Pathfinders

v. National Youth Parliament vi. Establish Youth Excellence

Centre for Training and Research

vii. Review of National Youth Policy to closely align strategic areas of focus with government priorities for youth empowerment

viii. Revitalisation of National Youth Congress (Implement the NYC transition strategy)

ix. Review of Gender Equality & Women’s Development Policy to closely align strategic areas of focus for women’s advancement with government priorities for empowerment of women

x. Adoption and Implementation of the National Strategy for the Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls

xi. Support to Provincial Governments to develop Provincial Women’s

managing their affairs � More young people

actively participate in uniformed bodies

� Youth are empowered to raise awareness on their issues and concerns

� Improved skills among young people to participate in national development

� Status of youths in Solomon Islands is significantly improved with Government increased and strengthened commitment to the advancement of young people

� Effective coordination of youth programmes and increased participation by young people in managing their affairs

� Increased coordination of programmes targeted at empowerment of women

� Effective coordination and implementation of programmes aimed at economically

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Policies xii. Expansion of skills training

for women and girls with particular emphasis on building capacity of women’s organisation

empowering women and girls

� Increased focus and commitment to the advancement of women at provincial level

� Women are effectively supported through skills development especially at the community level

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i) Work in partnership with organisations, companies, business houses, traders, manufacturers and employers to increase access to labour market for women and youth and increase gender equality in the work place.

i. Legislation and policy for special measures on equal employment opportunities in the formal labour market and for gender sensitive conditions of service

ii. Application of special measures for women and girls through allocation of training scholarships

iii. Recognition of businesses with good gender and equal employment practice through implementation of a “Gender awards for business” programme

iv. Supply of employment data based on age, sex, industry & type of work

v. Expansion of youth mentoring in the work place

vi. Establishment of a coordination mechanism to strengthen existing partnerships

High

$3 Million


� Advancement of gender equality in formal employment

� Increased access by women and girls to employment opportunities (formal and informal)

� Provision of enabling conditions for women

� Appropriate focus and increased commitment to employment of women and girls

� Increased access by youth to employment opportunities

� Effective coordination for collective decision making on employment matters

� Youth priorities on employment are addressed and well-‐coordinated.

� Increased recognition of young people’s needs in employment


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4. 2.4.7 POLICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Policy Arenas

Policy Objectives




National Security

Work in Partnership with stakeholders support the development of the National Security Policy

i. Establish a National Security Policy Steering committee that will supervise the development of the National Security Policy

ii. Negotiate the employment of National Security Policy expert with MFAET

iii. Develop a National Security Policy

iv. Establish National Security Positions in the Ministry Establishment

v. Conduct a Security Sector Forum


$3 Million $3 Million $2 Million $1.5 Million $0.5 Million


� A National Security Policy Steering Committee is established

� A National Security expert is engaged.

� A National Security Policy is developed and approved by Government

� Established positions are identified and filled

� A security Sector Forum is conducted

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b) Review all Border Agreements

� Establish the Border Management Committee comprising of relevant stakeholders.

� Conduct wide consultation with stakeholder and Border Communities for the review of border agreements.

� Develop proper mechanisms for monitoring of Border agreements, advice relevant agencies of expectations and obligations of such agreements.

High High High

$2 Million $1.5 Million $1. Million

Fiscal Budget

� Border Management Committee is appointed and formed.

� A Border agreement consultation Report is completed and presented to the BMC

� Monitoring Mechanisms for Border agreements are established

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c) Strengthen Border monitoring, surveillance and reconnaissance operations on all Borders

i. Develop proper mechanisms to prevent and detect unlawful movement of persons and good including illegal trafficking of arms and drugs across the common border.

ii. Facilitation of the legitimate movement of aircrafts, vessels and people across the border while taking appropriate action against illegal movements.

iii. Facilitation of legitimate movements of goods across the border while intercepting prohibited and restricted imports and exports.

High High High



� Mechanisms to prevent and detect unlawful movement of persons and goods including illegal trafficking of arms and drugs across the common border is established

POLICE

d) Strengthen relations with international security and intelligence agencies

i. Review existing relations with international security and intelligence agencies and advance efforts to renew links with Interpol , Pacific Islands Chief of Police (PICP ) , UN and Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Chief of Police

ii. Identify suitable training for law enforcement agency

High



� Links with Interpol, regional and international police, security and intelligence agencies established and strengthen

� Enforcement Officers

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officers to deal with transnational crime

e) Establish and support cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Solomon Islands.

i. Formalize the establishment of a Combined Law Agency Group (CLAG)

ii. Establish Terms of Reference (TOR) for joint operations of CLAG.

High High


Fiscal Budget

� Cooperation is formally Established

� Terms of Reference is established

f) Support the establishment of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Facility to ensure the safe collection and demolition of WWII explosive ordnance and remnants of war

i. Develop a plan for the establishment of the EOD Center of Excellence at Hells Point.

ii. Develop a EOD community awareness program on the threats of WWII explosive and remnants of war

iii. Continue to support the training of EOD Officers in the collection and demolition of WWI explosive ordnance and remnants of war.

High High High



� A development plan for the EOD Centre of Excellence is completed

� An EOD community � Awareness program is

developed and conducted

� EOD officers trained and qualified.

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g) Develop and establish a community policing and crime prevention model relevant to Solomon Islands recognizing traditional systems working in partnership with all levels of the community.

i. Establish a National Stakeholder Crime prevention Committee

ii. Program of consultation with the community and other stakeholders in respect to crime prevention priorities.

iii. Develop & implement crime prevention strategies for each province based on proper identification of the drivers of crime

iv. Develop & implement a program in conjunction with other stakeholders to reduce family violence

High

$8 Million Fiscal Budget and International

� National recognized crime prevention model completed

� Crime Decreases

h) Strengthen and support the operational and corporate functions of the RSIPF to ensure the effective and efficient provision of policing services.

i. Enhance development of the Leadership of RSIPF through high quality and sustained leadership development and mentoring programs.

ii. Review the corporate functions and processes of the RSIPF to ensure they appropriately support operations.

iii. Develop an RSIPF capability plan to identify and strengthen key capabilities including

High

$100 Million Fiscal Budget and International

� Effective and efficient Policing services are achieved.

The leaders of the RSIPF are capable, ethical, and committed. � Review is completed and

deficiencies are

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but not limited to mobility, maritime & logistics

iv. Develop and prioritise strategies that address staff welfare needs.

v. Review and modernize RSIPF disciplinary processes

vi. Develop a four (4) year infrastructure plan to ensure RSIPF has appropriate infrastructure including:

identified and corrected � Capability plan is

developed and implemented

� RSIPF have appropriate infrastructure to support operations

i) Develop the operations capabilities of the RSIPF to ensure that it has the ability to respond to and manage the security or serious criminal threat to the Solomon Islands, including transnational crime and terrorism.

i. Enhance operational capabilities of the RSIPF including: o investigation

capabilities by: � Implementing a

case management system

� Enhancing the RSIPF investigations training by implementing a detective training program

� Developing RSIPF Financial

High


� The operational capabilities of the RSIPF are improved.

� Case management

system identified procured and implemented.

� Detective training

program developed and delivered

� The RSIPF Financial

Investigations

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Investigation Capabilities

� Developing the RSIPF Cyber Crime capabilities

o Enhance the

Forensics capabilities by;

� Developing the

new forensics facility

� Implementing an automated fingerprint system

o Tactical capability by:

� Increasing the

capability of the police response team to the level of a police tactical team with the ability to managed armed offenders

� Upgrade the capability of the Provincial Response units.

High

capabilities improved. Cyber Crime capabilities

Developed Forensic Centre developed

and completed Automated fingerprint

system developed Improved capability of

RSIPF to deal with armed offenders

Provincial Response

Capability improved

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o Develop RSIPF

communication capabilities including

� Developing Modern Operations Communications Centre in Honiara

� Improving Provincial Communication

o Limited Rearmament

of the RSIPF including:

� the development of an RSIPF armoury;

� appropriate governance framework developed and

� the purchase of Firearms and munitions

RSIPF capability in respect of Command, Control, Communication and Coordination improved.

Operations and

Communication Centre completed.

RSIPF capability to respond

to and manage emergencies and natural disasters is imp

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and accoutrement

j) Review the liquor Act and other relevant legislation to ensure improved support for both national and provincial liquor licensing boards and the effective enforcement of alcohol related offences and prevention of illicit manufacturing, distribution and consumption of illegal drugs and beverages

i. Support leading key stakeholders to review current liquor Act & other legislations

ii. Develop &report statistics in relation to crime including alcohol

iii. Develop education program for schools and young people in respect of alcohol & Drugs

High

$6 Million

Fiscal Budget

� A revised Liquor Act is completed

k) Support the RSIPF limited rearmament community consultation program

i. Systematic program of engagement with provincial government, chiefs, faith based and community organization

ii. Develop a media strategy to support rearmament

High

$3.2 Million Fiscal Budget Re-‐armament Exercise achieved Increased communess vincs

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l) Work together with RAMSI, Pursue the achievement of the activities provided in the RAMSI Drawdown Strategy

i. Analysis of the true cost of policing to identify the impact of transition on budget

ii. Regular reporting to Government on readiness for transition (6 monthly)

High

$1 Million

Fiscal Budget

Impact of transition identified and mitigated or managed

Correctional Services

m) Strengthen and support the operational and corporate functions of the CSSI to ensure the effective and efficient provision of Correctional Services.

i. Develop and implement Corporate, Business and Annual Plans to meet the operational and administrative needs of CSSI

ii. Develop and prioritize strategies that address staff welfare needs, benefits and allowances in all CSSI planning processes.

iii. Develop and implement a schedule for new infrastructure projects across CSSI.

High $11.3 Million $29 Million $0.1 Million


� CSSI is able to maintain operational and administrative compliance across all correctional centers and head quarter

� Commitment to ensure the welfare of staff and families including the provision of staff housing. address the growing needs of CSSI are developed and scheduled in a timely

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n) Support the development of specialized facilities for young offenders, female prisoners, mentally ill prisoners and immigration detainees

i. Develop and construct a separate juvenile offender facility

ii. Develop a facility to accommodate female prisoners

iii. Develop a facility for immigration detainees

iv. Develop a facility for prisoners with special needs

High Low Low High



� Juvenile offenders will be managed and accommodated in accordance with national and international standards and expectations.

� Female prisoners will be managed and accommodated in appropriate facilities.

� Immigration detainees who are not convicted prisoners will be accommodated and managed appropriately.

� Prisoners with special needs, e.g., those with a mental illness will be accommodated and managed appropriately

o) Review the National Correctional Services Development Program.

Implement the CSSI Infrastructure Plan for new projects


� Developmental projects that will contribute to the long term sustainability of CSSI will be completed.

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p) Review the Parole Regulations considering the development of Ministerial Guidelines and recognizing Policing, Judiciary and community concerns.

i. Review and address issues raised concerning the Parole Regulations.

High $ 0.1 Million Fiscal Budget � Parole Legislation and Regulations meet the needs and expectations of the Government and the Community.

q) Maintain Correctional Centre facilities to ensure they continue to meet United Nations Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, United Nations Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice and National Standards.

ii. Implement the CSSI Maintenance Plan to ensure that Government assets are maintained as per maintenance schedules

High $20 Million Fiscal Budget � The value and life expectancy of CSSI assets is maximized through the timely servicing of organizational assets.

r) Develop and

enhance partnerships with stakeholders including community organizations to

iii. Enhance CSSI partnerships with stakeholders including NGOs, Faith Based organizations and Community Groups to develop and conduct programs for prisoners.


� An effective and efficient range of programs designed to meet the needs of prisoners and support their successful return to

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enable the development of effective prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration policy and programs.

the community will be developed and maintained.

s) Review expand

and implement the range of development and training programs for CSSI staff to ensure that officers maintain currency in essential qualifications and the development of Performance Assessment, Leadership Development, Succession Planning and Professional Development

i. Ensure that Correctional Officers maintain standards required to operate correctional centers in accordance with the requirements of CSSI

ii. Develop and implement personal and professional development programs for CSSI staff

High High

$7.5 Million $2.5 Million


� Correctional Centers are staffed by properly trained and accredited officers.

� Correctional Officers

are provided with opportunities and support to improve their skills and knowledge within the organization.


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4.2.4.8 JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

Policy Arenas Policy Objectives



Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Justice and Legal Affairs

Human Resource

Strengthening

a) Establish special courts for family law (juvenile/child abuse) and minor traffic offences.

i. Appoint special jurisdictions within the Magistrates Court.

ii. Review of the Juvenile Offenders act and creation of Youth Court

iii. Appointment and Training of Judges, Magistrates and Local Courts Justices for the implementation program for the Family Protection Act

High

$1 million

$3 million

$5 million

Fiscal Budget and

International aid

� Juvenile Justice System in compliance with international standards

� Improved access and outcomes of justice for young people and communities

� Better trained and resourced judicial officers

b) Strengthen and support the “Bar Association” of Solomon Islands.

i. Review of Legal Practitioners Act to incorporate “Bar Association” of Solomon Islands

ii. Strengthen regulation of the Legal Profession

High

$ 1 million

Fiscal Budget

� Improved regulation and performance of the Legal Profession

� Better structured and targeted training to improve staff performance

� Good practice in leadership and management practice demonstrated in the Justice Sector

� Better trained traditional justice officers

c) Strengthen and support capacity building within the justice and legal fraternity.

i. Developing and implementing a Human Resource and Development Plan (HRDP) to improve Legal and Management Training

ii. Recruitment, appointment and training of the Local Court Justices and Tribal Lands Dispute Resolutions Panel

High

$ 4 million

$ 5 million

Fiscal Budget

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Legal Policy

members iii. Build, upgrade, renovate,

expand, improve and equip: court facilities and services, in rural and provincial areas and all non-‐residential and residential buildings in MJLA

iv. Fast track the construction of the Justice Precinct

v. Improve and increase the quality and availability of legal services to Agencies (AGC, ODPP, PSO, LRC, RGO, MJLAHQ-‐LPU)

$ 45 million

$ 60 million $ 5 million

� Better access to quality justice services and infrastructures

� Creation of a justice cluster precinct to provide centralized and coordinated justice services

� Improved access by Solomon Islands community to the services of the Justice Sector

� Improved and updated laws

� Better access to statute laws

� Public knowledge of the law improved

� Public participation in law making and legal policy development

d) Strengthen and support the Law Reform Commission (LRC).

i. Progress the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission; a. Land Below High Water

Mark b. Sexual Offences c. Corruption Offences

ii. Consolidation and reprinting of laws and law review

iii. Support for public consultation and awareness

High

$ 3 million

$ 2 million $ 4 million

Fiscal Budget

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Justice & Legal Affairs

Legal Policy Justice & Legal Affairs

e) Strengthen national Judicial and Legal system and apparatus in the Country.

i. Analyze and implement the intellectual Property (IP) strategy in relation to Copyright, Trademarks and Industrial Designs

ii. Consider the options for NJ Self-‐autonomy/self-‐administration

iii. Review, strengthen and streamline the dispute resolution process for determining ownership and usage of customary land by acknowledging and supporting the role of chiefs through the Tribal Lands Dispute Resolution Panels Bill

iv. Support for public consultation and awareness

High

$ 2 million

$ 1 million

$ 3 million

$ 3 million

Fiscal Budget and

International aid

� Solomon Islands becomes a member of World International Property Organization

� Better regulation and protection of IP material

� Production of White Paper on National Judiciary Autonomy

� Commencement of the Tribal Lands Dispute Resolutions Panels Act

� Public knowledge of the law improved

� Public participation in law making and legal policy development

f) Establish industrial arbitration courts to supplement the work of Trade Disputes Panel.

i. Provide legal policy advice and support to the Ministry of Commerce for the review of the relevant Act/Legislation

Medium

$ 1 million

Fiscal Budget

� Quality legal policy advice and support provided to Trade Disputes Panel

g) Establish and formalize

Lawyers and Judges Scheme of Service.

i. Develop Lawyers Scheme of Service

ii. Establish Constitutional Office Holders Remuneration

High

$20 million

$ 1 million

Fiscal Budget

� Attracting and retaining lawyers and judicial officers in the Public

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Legal Policy

Commission Judges iii. Amendment to Court of Appeal

Regulations for Judges. iv. Establishing work performance

and standards

Sector � Attract and retain Court of Appeal Judges

� Improving performance and productivity

h) Establish and formalize Legislation for ‘mandatory’ sentencing for petty offences.

i. Review of the law relating to sentencing and development of a Sentencing Act

High $ 5 million Fiscal Budget � Transparent, consistent and fair sentencing of criminal offenders


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4.2.5 DEVELOPMENT SECTOR

4.2.5.1 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND EXTERNAL TRADE

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic

Actions Priority Budget (4yrs) Funding

Modality Expected Outcomes

Trade Relations

a) Review all bilateral and multilateral trade agreements

i. Carry out review of existing and potential trade agreements guided by Solomon Islands National Trade Policy Framework

ii. Regularly undertake national consultations through the National Trade Development Council with the private sector, civil society and public sector

iii. Actively engage with regional institutions that support and facilitate trade negotiations

High $10 Million

Fiscal & International Aid

� Trade Policy Framework endorsed by Cabinet and implemented

� Trade agreements negotiated, implemented and used by the private sector to increase trade

� Stakeholder interests reflected in trade agreements

� Solomon Islands’ interests reflected in regional negotiating positions

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International Cooperation

b) Recognize and value the importance of peaceful coexistence with our regional and international partners to promote trade, economic and foreign relations.

i. Review existing bilateral cooperation agreements to reflect current national interests and priorities

ii. Explore greater opportunities through South-‐South and North-‐ South cooperation

iii. Effectively participate in international and regional meetings to ensure benefits from membership of regional and international organisations are maximised

iv. Promote and facilitate trade in cooperation with regional and international partners through aid for trade programs including the Enhanced Integrated Framework.

v. Establish a mechanism for regular consultation with bilateral partners

High

$ 9 Million


� Foreign, trade and investment relations with regional and international partners are strengthened

� Solomon Islands’ interests are reflected in bilateral cooperation agreements.

� Solomon Islands actively engaged in regional and international organisations

� Solomon Islands’ profile raised in the international community

� Improved trade relations and increased trade between Solomon Islands and regional and international partners.

� Consultation mechanism established and regular consultations carried out

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International Treaties and conventions.

c) Endeavour to live up to our international and global commitments, protocols and obligation.

i. Review state compliance with international treaties and conventions

ii. Update all state reporting and financial contributions

High

$ 10 Million

� International law domesticated through close collaboration with relevant Ministries, the private sector and civil society organisations.

� Principles and good practices of diplomacy are upheld

� National compliance obligations fulfilled

Solomon Islands Diplomatic Representation abroad

d) Conduct cost-‐benefit analysis of all diplomatic missions

i. Undertake assessment of individual missions and their geopolitical relevance

ii. Draft policy guidelines for the establishment of diplomatic missions abroad

iii. Explore opportunities for establishing diplomatic missions in strategic locations

iv. Review Overseas Services Regulations (OSRs)

High

$ 30 Million


� All missions are cost-‐effective, efficient and adequately resourced

� Increased Solomon Islands presence in strategic locations

� Strengthened capacity of diplomatic missions

People to People Diplomacy

e) Promote and support regional and international sports and cultural exchange schemes

Strengthen existing sport/cultural exchange programs and facilitate new initiatives in collaboration with development partners

Medium $ 5 Million Fiscal Budget & International Aid

� Forge and strengthen ties in sports and culture

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Capacity building

f) Facilitate, transfer and exchange of appropriate skills and knowledge with our development partners and other development agencies

i. Explore engagement opportunities with development partners and agencies that encourage transfer and exchange of skills and knowledge

ii. Collective and closer collaboration with donor partners, development agencies, line ministries, the private sector and diplomatic missions

iii. Establish and strengthen partnerships for training/attachment with development partners

iv. Explore opportunities to foster partnerships between international and domestic tertiary institutions

High

$ 8 Million


� Empowered with the appropriate skills and knowledge

� Strengthened institutional capacity of both Foreign Affairs and External Trade

� Improved coordination with donor partners, development agencies and line ministries.

� Solomon Islands civil

service and private sector receiving international experience through attachment programs

� Solomon Islands’

tertiary institutions actively collaborate with international partners

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Public institutional capacity building

g) Facilitate the

introduction and application of appropriate technology with our development partners and other development agencies

Collective collaboration with donor partners, development agencies, line ministries and diplomatic missions to facilitate the introduction and adoption of new technology

High

$ 4 Million


� Improved access to

information, technology

� Effective service delivery through the use of technology

� Improved provision of technological skills and education

Foreign Investment

h) Promote genuine direct foreign investments with our development partners and other development agencies

Facilitate genuine direct foreign investment through the negotiation of trade and investment agreements including MSG and PACER Plus. Strengthen linkages and coordinate mechanisms for dialogue between Trade and Foreign Investment departments with relevant Ministries and the private sector

Medium

$ 10 Million


� Increased genuine direct foreign investment flows between Solomon Islands, parties to relevant trade agreements and development partners.

� Stakeholders collaborate to promote Solomon Islands trade domestically, regionally and internationally

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Foreign Relations Policy Framework

i) Review the

Solomon Islands Foreign Relations Engagement Policy

i. Develop a national

comprehensive Foreign Relations Policy Framework

ii. Develop a Foreign Services Legislation

High

$ 5 Million


� Foreign Policy

Guidelines drafted � Foreign Relations

Policy Framework endorsed by Cabinet and implemented

� Foreign Service regulated

Labour Mobility

j) Support the

labour mobility initiative programme.

Expand and improve Solomon Islands' participation in New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme and Australia's Seasonal Worker Program. Improve pre-‐departure support and establish post-‐return support programs for workers. Include labour mobility in the Core Economic Working Group (CEWG). Establish liaison officers to the High Commissions in Australia and New Zealand. Pursue bilateral and multilateral agreements on labour mobility and temporary movement of natural persons.

High

$ 10.3 Million


� Increased number of

seasonal workers participating in temporary labour mobility schemes.

� Increased development benefits for workers and their families.

� Labour mobility included in the CEWG action matrix and MFAET represented in CEWG.

� Solomon Islands’ workers provided with active support from the High Commissions.

� Increased employment opportunities through marketing and promotion of Solomon

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Islands’ workers. � Increased labour

mobility opportunities for citizens of Solomon Islands.


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4.2.5.2 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND AID COORDINATION

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions Priority Budget (4 Years)

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Development/Resources Arena

a) Establish a 20 Year National Development Strategy (NDS) 2015-‐35.

i. 1 Develop a 20 Year National Development Strategy 2015-‐2035 using current National Development Strategy 2011-‐2020 as a base and reference.

ii. Review the National Development Strategy 2011-‐2020 and develop annual Development Budgets and annual Medium Term Development Plans for execution of the 20 Year NDS 2015-‐35.

High $2 Million $2 Million


� Development targets for sectors and fundamental reform programmes planned and mapped.

� Good governance,

broad based economic development and improved livelihood ensured and achieved.

� 20 year NDS 2015-‐

2035 vision and goals implemented and achieved.

� National Planning

Process continued and ensured.

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b) Develop and introduce the Solomon Islands National Planning Bill and associated Regulations.

i. Consult widely with relevant stake holders on the proposed National Planning Bill.

ii. Develop drafting instructions with Attorney General Chambers and seek legal technical assistance for drafting of Bill.

iii. Finalise Bill and associated Regulations for enactment.

High



� National Development Plans and planning processes legalised, stabilised and ascertained.

c) Embark on a Partnership Framework with donors, private sector, Non-‐Government Organisations (NGOs) and Non State Actors (NSAs) to coordinate development programmes in the country.

i. Develop Aid Management and Development Cooperation Policy and Partnership Framework.

ii. Convene regular dialogue with donors and other stake holders to advance; monitor and evaluate the 20 year NDS 2015-‐35 and related development programme and projects.

iii. Operationalize and manage the Aid Management and Development Cooperation Policy and Partnership Framework.

High $1 Million $1 Million $1 Million


� Relationship with development partners forged, improved and strengthened.

� Coordination, harmonisation, alignment and ownership of the NDS 2015 – 2035 and development programmes and projects improved, sustained and enhanced.

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Ensure that tangible results of development programmes in the Annual Development Budgets of the country accumulate to attainment of long-‐term goals of the 20 Year NDS 2015-‐35 of the country.

i. Establish quality and systematic appraisal process for programmes and projects as per NDS 2015-‐35, annual Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and Annual Development Budgets.

ii. Produce NDS 2015-‐35 Performance Annual Report.

iii. Produce Annual Development Budget Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Report.

iv. Produce Bi -‐Annual Development Expenditure Report.

High 5 Million Fiscal Budget and International aid

� Tangible development results of the 20 years NDS 2015-‐35 and annual development budgets and annual MTDP ensured and achieved.


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4.2.5.3 ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND METEOROLOGY Policy Arenas Policy

Objectives Summary of strategic

actions Priority Budget ($)

4 Years

Funding Modality

Expected Outcome

Environment Act & Wildlife

a)Review the Environment Act & Wildlife Protection and Management Act

i. Country’s environment, biodiversity and ecosystems are protected, sustainably utilized or managed and conserved

ii. Build institutional capacity to implement revised Acts and provincial ordinances

High

$1 Million

$7 Million


� Wildlife Protection and Management Act and Environment Act reviewed and enacted.

� ECD expansion into provinces

c)Improve waste management and disposal in the Solomon Islands

i. Promote waste minimization in all aspects of development.

High

15 Million Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Improved solid waste management regulations and practices.

� Alternative waste treatment systems tested and implemented

d)Protect and promote the biological diversity in the country

i. Management measures for indigenous, unique, threatened and endangered species and genetic resources are in place and supported by

High 2.5m Fiscal Budget and International Aid

� Conservation activities implemented.

� Well defined procedures established for bio-‐prospecting activities for

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scientific data

genetic resources.

h)Promote and protect

the World Heritage sites in the country

i. Ensure the nominated sites continue to represent major stages of earth’s history including geological processes

High


� Resource management plan finalized and implemented.

Climate Change e)Develop and introduce the ‘Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Bill’

i. Establish enabling environment through legislation and institutional strengthening

High


� Climate change legislation is enacted

� Strengthened institutional capacity to support climate change activities at the national level covering adaptation and mitigation

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Disaster Management

f)Strengthen and support the National Disaster Management Office(NDMO)

i. Construction of a New NDMO which will host the NEOC and joint national warning centre

ii. Enhancement of human and technical capacity to support provincial and community resilience activities.

iii. Review the National Disaster Legislation and National Disaster Risk Management Plan

High

$21 Million

$7 Million

$7 Million


� Purpose built NEOC and joint national warning centre completed by 2017

� NDMO activities enhanced with the provision of appropriate equipment

� Improved support for community resilience

� NDC Act reviewed and tabled in Parliament

� NDRM Plan endorsed by and Cabinet and implemented

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Meteorological services

b)Strengthen and support the national meteorological services

i. Improved climate and ocean services

ii. Enhanced institutional Capacity Development

iii. Improved and expanded public, marine and aviation weather service

iv. Multi-‐Hazard Early Warning System

High

$16 Million

$13 Million

$2 Million

$29.5 Million


� Climate and Ocean services are improved

� SIMS institutional capacity is enhanced

� Aviation, public and marine weather services are improved and expanded

� A multi-‐hazard early warning system is developed and implemented

National Disaster Management Office

f)Strengthen and support the National Disaster Management Office

Building of a new Environment Haus


� New environment friendly office completed


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4.2.5.4 NATIONAL UNITY, RECONCILIATION AND PEACE

Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Actions

Priority Budget (4yrs) Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Traditional Governance systems and structures

(a)Recognize, strengthen and empower traditional governance systems and structures

i. Facilitate the process of developing enabling legislation for traditional governance systems and structures

ii. Establish registry of traditional leaders community governance structures

iii. Facilitate research on Solomon Islands worthy culture/kastom and early warning system(Peace and Conflict Assessment (PCA)

iv. Facilitate the empowerment of traditional and church leaders

v. Provincial Traditional Governance Peace Centres and MNURP Institutional Infrastructure Development

High High Medium High High

$10 Million $5 Million $5 Million $10 Million $30m


� Traditional Leaders empowered, structures and systems in place, and

� Social Stability � Data base of

traditional leaders established

� Data base of worthy customs in place

� Traditional Leaders and church leaders empowered and social Stability

� Infrastructures established for chiefs community Governance

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Traditional Culture and identity

(b) Protect and preserve the diversity of our organic tradition and culture in Solomon Islands

i. Facilitate a legislation for preservation of our tradition and cultures

ii. Recording of traditional rights

iii. codify worthy kastom rules

iv. Support and Facilitate reconciliation through the integrated peacebuilding approach

v. Use traditional and church structures, and other eminent groups to consult and coordinate with relevant bodies to pursue peace and reconciliation issues of national security and priority.

vi. Facilitate dialogue processes on outstanding issues that are important to peacebuilding in the country

vii. Liaise with PMO on

High High Medium High High High High High

$5 Million $8 Million $8 Million $40 Million $5 Million $5 Million $2 Million $3 Million


� Legislation for tradition and culture established preserve and respected

� Traditional rights well documented and preserved

� Custom rules codified

� Healing and restoration of relationships

� Issues resolved � Clarity on

outstanding issues � Way forward for

implementation established

� Recommendation on way for forward

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implementation of TRC recommendations

viii. viii. Review and evaluate the status and progress of the national reconciliation

National consciousness and unity

(c) Redesign the Solomon Islands coat of arms to reflect cultural identity and sensitivity

i. Facilitate a national referendum and consultation process on redesigning of the national coat of arms

ii. Develop and implement a national consciousness and unity strategy

iii. Promote national peace events in collaboration with other stakeholders.

iv. Support commemoration of significant international, national, cultural, religious and sporting events to promote peace and unity.

High High Medium Medium



� New Coat of Arms � Set of Strategies

implemented � All stakeholders

participated in national events

� International,

national and cultural events commemorated

� Peace and unity summits implemented

� Education modules developed incorporated in school curriculum

� Peace and Unity advocacy programs implemented

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v. Facilitate peace and unity summits.

vi. Develop relevant peace education modules and incorporate into the school curriculum

vii. vii. Conduct advocacy programs on peace and unity

Low Medium High


Peace Rehabilitation

(d) Embark on post conflict rehabilitation program

i. Facilitate and develop livelihood projects

High $25 Million International Aid

� Livelihood projects implemented


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4.2.5.5 RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Policy arena

Policy Objectives

Summary of Strategic Action

Priority

Budget (SBD)

Funding Modality

Expected Outcomes

Rural Economic Development Centers

1.4 (g). Provide an enabling environment to stimulate economic growth, especially in rural areas 1.4 (i). Address and meet the basic needs of people in rural areas

i. Enhance effective coordination of Government Ministries to manage Rural Economic Development Centres

ii. Enhance effective coordination with stakeholders at national/provincial/constituency levels

iii. Formulation of constituency development profiles and plans

High

$1Billion

Fiscal Budget

� Effective coordination of Ministries enhanced.

� Effective coordination

of stakeholders enhanced

� Constituency

development profiles and plans formulated

SUB TOTAL: $ 1 Billion

GRAND TOTAL BUDGET: $ 20 Billion for 4 Years

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